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HIGGS, JACQUELINE & BETTYLicense 0734079271 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/12/2025 at 8:50AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Jacqueline & Betty Higgs Family Childcare Home. LPA met with Licensee Jacqueline Higgs and explained purpose of investigation. During today’s inspection LPA observed four (4) children in care and licensee stated there were 11 children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection.Complainant alleges that Licensee has an uncleared adult living in the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that there was an adult living in the home without a fingerprint clearance. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Jaqueline Higgs. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102370(a)Type A

    102370(a)... the applicant(s) and all adults residing in the home shall obtain a California criminal record clearance or exemption.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when an adult without a fingerprint clearance/ exempltion was discovered to be living in the home which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the February 12, 2025 inspection of HIGGS, JACQUELINE & BETTY?

This was a complaint inspection of HIGGS, JACQUELINE & BETTY on February 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HIGGS, JACQUELINE & BETTY on February 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102370(a)... the applicant(s) and all adults residing in the home shall obtain a California criminal record clearance or..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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