Lowry, Robyn

102423(a)(1) · (a) Each child...shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons.

Licensee stated that they will provide a written acknowledgement of Title 22 regulations regarding personal rights and that children cannot be physically redirected by a grip on the arm or be subject to inappropriate comments, by the POC due date. Statements can be provided to LPA Gallo by email at matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov Based on witness interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when using a grip on a child's arm to physically reposition their body while disciplining them and by making inappropriate comments regarding a child who was picking their nose and eating what they picked. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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102423(a)(2) · (a) Each child...shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.

Licensee will provide a written statement acknowledging that children may only be placed in a restrictive feeding chairs when they are being a served a meal or bottle and may not receive punishment for not complying with afternoon nap policy. Statement will be provided by the POC due date to LPA Gallo by email at matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section above by placing infants and young toddlers in chairs that effectively restrict their movement for prolonged periods of time and by punishing children who did not comply with the facility policy of afternoon naps. This poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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102423(a)(1) · Report amended to remove citation of 6/6/2025. No further deficiencies cited

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102423(a)(2) · Report amended to remove citation of 6/6/2025. No further deficiencies cited

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102417(m)(3) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 12 children's files reviewed by LPA, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/13/2024

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102425(j)(2)(D) · Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by being unable to produce 15 minute sleep checks for infants in care. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/07/2023

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102417(g)(4) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed chemicals unlocked under the sink in the kitchen. POC Due Date: 07/27/2022

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102416(c) · Personnel Requirements (c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/19/2022

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102241(a)(b) · Child Records. The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d)...(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card required in Section 102417(g)(7)

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 files reviewed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Three files were missing the LIC282, two files were missing LIC627, one file was missing the LIC700, and three files were missing the PM286. POC Due Date: 08/19/2022

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