June 29, 2021
What Happened
This unannounced required annual home inspection found the home orderly with children’s areas and hazardous materials generally secured. Two compliance issues stood out: the fire extinguisher had not been serviced yearly and the licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR had expired in April 2021.
Observations
- The 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was fully charged but had not been serviced yearly
- The licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR was expired as of 2021-04
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operable
- Children's identification and emergency forms were on file
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEThe home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal.This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observing that the Fire extinguisher has not been serviced in the last year as required. Licensee states it was purchased early 2020.
Personel RequirementsA licensee of a large family day care home shall ensure that at least one person who has a current certificate in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be available at all times when children are present at the facility, or when children are off-site of the facility for facility activities....This requirement ws not met as evidenced by Licensee file review. The licensee does not have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR, expired 04/2021; this is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.