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Inspection visit

Complaint

LAVELLE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1920067381 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on record review and available information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06. Continuing Requirements 102416.5(f), Staffing Ratio and Capacity is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children. Based on the LPA’s observations and record review, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Lorna Lavelle.

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.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    (f) The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee failed to follow the capacity regulations on April 3, 2023 and April 13, 2023 and was over capacity as cited above, there were 17 child in care on both days, Which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights Risk to children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 22, 2023 inspection of LAVELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of LAVELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 22, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LAVELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 22, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(f) The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children.This requirement ..."

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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