Benavides, Vicky & Benavides, Karla

102417(g)(4)(A) · 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. (A) Storage areas for poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one insecticide cans accessible to children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A can of insecticide was observed in the outdoor daycare area at a height of about 6ft. The licensee stated she had used it in the outdoor area and forgot to remove it once finished. The licensee was informed poisons must be locked. POC Due Date: 02/22/2024

102418(a) · Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, and record review, 1 out 2 children was missing the immunization records in the child's file. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/18/2022