Tripet Family Child Care

STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

Staffing Ratio and Capacity. The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed nine (9) children in care. The Licensee's license permits care for a maximum of eight (8) children. Statements gathered during the investigation confirmed that, typically, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, there are nine (9) children in care, and occasionally a tenth child is dropped in. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Staffing Ratio and Capacity. For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home, shall be one of the following: Four infants; or Six children, no more than three of whom may be infants. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed four (4) infants and five (5) preschool-aged children present during the visit. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel Requirements. The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Interviews conducted confirmed that on May 22, 2025, an unqualified staff member was left alone with ten children during nap time for approximately one hour. The staff member did not possess a valid Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification at the time. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Operation of a Family Child Care Home. The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: At 9:30 AM, upon arrival, the LPA observed that the Licensee was not present at the facility. The Licensee arrived at 11:00 AM, only after staff notified them that the LPA was at the facility conducting a cite visit. Based on interviews conducted, statements corroborate that the Licensee’s absences often exceed 20% of the hours the facility is providing care each day. Specifically, it was discovered that on May 22, 2025, the Licensee left the facility at approximately 1:30 PM and did not return until around 9:30 PM. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

Personnel Requirements. Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care home, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's visit, LPA observed Staff 1 working at the facility prior to obtaining a criminal record clearance through Community Care Licensing. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.