102417(b) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as analyst found a small infestation of pests in the kitchen cabinets and drawers when he inspected them which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 08/04/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(1) · 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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on analyst observation, the home's fire extinguisher was found to be empty which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 07/25/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(7) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she did not have any organized records on hand for any of the enrolled day care children for analyst to reveiw which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 08/04/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(a) · 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) - The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times.

Licensee states she will draft a plan to ensure that children are supervised at all times and submit it to analyst for his review, by 09/07/23, to complete the correction. Licensee states she will also watch "Supervising Children in Family Child Care" video on CCL website and provide written confirmation of viewing and summary of video content and submit it to analyst by same date. Based on analyst interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she was found to have left children unsupervised on multiple occasions in an open gated front yard which is an immediate risk to their health and safety.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

102416(d)(1) · 102416 Personnel Requirements (d)(1) - Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care home, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or...

LPA discussed the following with licensee: that all new adults living or working in the home must have criminal record clearance or exemptions and child abuse index clearances prior to employment or residing in the home. Licensee acknowledges understanding of requirement. Based on analyst observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as assistant, Josette Saintilus, has been working at the facility without a final criminal record clearance which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. While Ms. Saintilus was Livescan fingerprinted, her clearances remain in pending status and she is not allowed to maintain employment until her final clearances have been received. Ms. Saintilus was to be taken home by Mr. Milord and may return when her clearances have been completed. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g) · 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) - The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.

Licensee spouse Marc Milord states he will address both items by sealing the holes in the wall and installing a stopper at the top of door to prevent the doorknob from making new holes in the wall if slammed and by mounting the television in a secure bracket on the wall. Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when a fist sized hole was found in the wall behind the home back door and a large screen television was sitting unsecured on two chairs in a for use bedroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. In the meantime, licensee and spouse will use increased supervision to keep children from accessing the wall by the back door and keeping the bedroom off limits to day care children until the television repair is completed. Analyst will conduct an unannounced return visit to review the corrections.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(4) · 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g)(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.

Licensee spouse stated that he will latch all the kitchen cabinets this evening before the day care children return and send analyst a photo demonstrating that the latches have been installed and the cabinets are inaccessible. Based on analyst observation, analyst found insect repellent powder in unlatched cabinets beneath the kitchen sink. As children were found to be closely supervised today with two adults and minor helper in the home, this was determined to be a potential risk to children in care.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g) · 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.

Licensee spouse was in the process today of starting to load all personal items in a truck and having them removed. Licensee spouse states he will complete the removal of all items and send analyst a photo demonstrating that the yard is completely cleared by 08/30/21. Based on analyst observation, portion of front yard was overcrowded with personal items that can cause tripping and falling hazards. Having an overcrowded portion of a play yard is a potential risk to children in care. Until all the items are completely removed, children will be allowed to use the cleared portion of the yard under the direct supervision of the licensee and/or her spouse at all times. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

102417(g)(8) · 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g)(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

Licensee states a roster will be complieted and submitted to analyst for review by 08/30/21 to complete the correction. Based on analyst record review, licensee did not have a copy of the facility roster available for review during today's visit. Not having a facility roster available for review at any given time is a potential risk to children in care.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.