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Inspection visit

complaint

GRAHAM FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980193641 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the tour of the facility, LPA observed 5 bouncer chairs, 2 in the bedroom where an infant was found laying in the bouncer chair and 3 bouncer chairs were observed in the garage next to the day care room. Licensee stated the bouncer chairs were given to her by parents and she collects them to give to other parents. Per licensee, she is over capacity because parents did not pick up their children as scheduled. During the visit, 6 children were picked up. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging day care was over capacity . Based on LPAs observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Upon receipt of this report documenting a substantiated complaint allegation and a Type A deficiency, the licensee shall do the following: 1. Post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. 2. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 3. 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). 4. The Acknowledgement form (LIC 9224) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form was provided during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with Fallon Graham, licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. .

Citations

4 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.

  • 101416.3(a)(6)Type A

    Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds. 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: Any changed 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.The requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed an infant was left alone laying on bouncer chair in an off limits bedroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 102417(a)Type A

    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. ie.... The requirement is not met as evidenced by.: LPA observed an infant was left alone in the off limits bedroom and 7 preschool age children were left unattend in front of the home by the side gate. s and a baby was left unattended in the off llimits bedroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights. Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: to receive safe, healthful To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 5 bouncer chairs on the premise. This poses an immediate tisk to health and safety of children in care

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Staffing Ratio and Capacity. 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). The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival at 1:07pm, LPAs observed assistant was alone with 17 children, 5 of whom are infants and 12 are of preschool-age. This poses an immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. This is the 3rd citation issued within 1 month.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 15, 2023 inspection of GRAHAM FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of GRAHAM FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 15, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GRAHAM FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 15, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or gr..."

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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