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WATKINS, RACHEL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMELicense 1254021501 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/15/25 at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch visited the home for the purpose of a complaint investigation visit. It was alleged licensee is operating out of ratio and licensee is operating over capacity. Upon arrival to the home, LPA observed two assistant staff with 15 children, and one staff was about to go on her 15 minute break. When asked, staff stated all children were preschool age, four years down to two years old currently. Licensee was not at the home at the time of the visit. 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 is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Exit interview was conducted with assistant, notice of site visit posted, and appeal rights were provided.

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.

  • 102416.5Type B

    Staffing Ratio and Capacity ...(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home...(2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. (2) Health and Safety Code section 1597.465 states: A large family day care home may provide care for more than 12 children and up to and including 14 children, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) At least one child is enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 15, 2025 inspection of WATKINS, RACHEL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of WATKINS, RACHEL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on May 15, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WATKINS, RACHEL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on May 15, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Staffing Ratio and Capacity ...(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may..."

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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