other — Deficiency Follow-Up6 citations

November 7, 2024

DIAZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

What Happened

Case management inspection of deficiencies revealed critical Type A violations. One infant observed asleep in wooden rocker with blanket over child and bottle propped on blanket and chest. Seven children present with only one staff member (out of ratio). Kitchen had sink full of dirty dishes, food remnants on surfaces, and debris on floor. Staff member without required file and missing immunizations.

Observations

  • child #1 asleep in wooden rocker with blanket over child and bottle propped on blanket/chest
  • seven children with only one staff member (Jose Romero) out of ratio
  • staff #2 arrived at 9:36 AM (six minutes after observations)
  • licensee arrived at 10:03 AM
  • kitchen sink full of dirty dishes and pans
  • kitchen counter and table with food remnants
  • kitchen stove with dried food remnants and dirty pans
  • kitchen stove control panel with grease splatter
  • kitchen floor with debris
  • multiple baseboards removed in kitchen
  • dishes from previous night dinner
  • no staff file for staff #2
  • staff #2 missing measles, pertussis, and influenza immunizations
  • staff #2 missing current mandated reporter training
  • staff #2 missing proof of negative tuberculosis test
  • children's roster (LIC 9040) not current at time of visit

Inspector Focus

Supervision/RatiosStaff RecordsChild RecordsFood Service

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