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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/8/2023 at approximately 2:35pm LPA Laura Chavez arrived to the family child care home located at 4209 Co Road K, Orland. Upon entry into the converted garage/play room LPA initially observed the licensee's assistant (A1) alone caring for 11 napping children. Moments later A1 stepped out to the front door to allow two additional children in who arrived to the home. While waiting for the licensee, A1 went out to retrieve an additional child who arrived in a school bus.The licensee arrived approximately 30 minutes later. LPA Laura Chavez informed the licensee that this report dated 2/8/203 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laura Chavez informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/8/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statements, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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. Appeal rights were provided, and an exit interview was conducted.

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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

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

This was a other inspection of GRIFFITH, JENNIFER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on February 8, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

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

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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