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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980147203 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Staicy Perry conducted a Case Management-Deficiencies visit on this date to address deficiencies revealed during a complaint inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA's initially arrived to the facility at 10:50 am- upon arrival LPA's observed assistant with 8 children 3 being infants, the oldest being 3 years old making her out of ratio. This poses an immediate risk for children in care. LPA advised assistant that when there's not 2 fully qualified adults. providers must follow Small Family Child Care home regulations- 8 children no more than 2 infants and 6 older children at least 2 school age children. Additionally, during a prior incident investigation it was determined that the off-limits front yard has been used for day care use without notifying the department. At 11:30 am LPA's reviewed files of children present- LPA's observed that child # 7 and child # 8 did not have a file for review. Based on LPA observations and records review, the following deficiencies 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\342\200\231s health and safety. -------------------------------------------------------pg 1 of 2 --------------------------------------------------------------- LPAs Roxana Lopez and Staicy Perry informed licensee America Alcantar that this report dated 10/16/2023 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Roxana Lopez and Staicy Perry informed the licensee America Alcantar to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/16/2023. that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, America Alcantar --------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Citations

3 citations 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.

  • ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS

    102416.3 (a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:(6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the off-limits front yard has been

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA's observed assistant by herself with 8 children 3 being infants, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417(g)The home shall be free... conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:(7)An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency...This requirement was not met as evidence by Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 7 & 8 are missing complete files, which poses/posed a potential

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What happened during the October 16, 2023 inspection of ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 16, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 16, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.3 (a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify t..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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