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GRIFFITH, JENNIFER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMELicense 1154070781 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/28/2022 between 12:07pm–12:46pm, LPA’s Laura Chavez and Erica Baird conducted interviews with C1-C6. C1 stated the licensee squirts her, C2, and C3 with water for not listening and not behaving during naptime. C1 said the licensee makes her sit in a highchair when placed on time-out. C2 stated he has seen the licensee squirt C1 with water when she gets into trouble. C5 stated the licensee makes her sit in a highchair for getting into trouble. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, 102423(a)(1)(4)), is cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal rights were provided, and an exit interview was conducted. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 102416.5(e)Type A

    STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Staffing Ratio and Capacity: If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed the licensee's assistant (A1) alone caring for 13 children.

  • 102423(a)(1)(4)Type B

    Personal Rights: Each child shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include but are not limited to be treated with dignity and to be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature. This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews with children who stated the licensee squirts them with water for not listening and not behaving and being placed in a highchair when placed on time-out.

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What happened during the February 8, 2023 inspection of GRIFFITH, JENNIFER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of GRIFFITH, JENNIFER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on February 8, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GRIFFITH, JENNIFER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on February 8, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Staffing Ratio and Capacity: If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee sh..."

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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