November 16, 2023
What Happened
During a case management inspection tied to a complaint investigation, the analyst determined that an uncleared adult was regularly present with children and was helping supervise them at the licensee's secondary business and at the adult's home. Parents confirmed the child care arrangement happened repeatedly during the week, and a $500 civil penalty was assessed.
Observations
- An uncleared adult was in regular presence around day care children and assisting with supervision.
- Multiple parents said their children went to the adult's home and to the store on a regular basis during the week.
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
Each child receiving services from a family child care home 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, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations….This requirement was not met as evidenced by: interviews. It was determined that licensee is providing care to children at her store in Shafter, CA and also at the home (unknown location) of adult #1 which is not licensed. This poses an immediatel risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
What does this citation mean? →(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interview. Multiple individuals that were interviewed reported that daycare children have received care by adult #1 during licensees noted daycare hours and in the home of adult #1 who does not have a criminal record clearance on at least three occasions in the last month. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care. A $500.00 civil penalty was assessed today.
What does this citation mean? →Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.