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MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 2038076331 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This violates CCR 102417(a). Children need to be in a safe, healthy and comfortable environment. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, this deficiency is cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview conducted with Licensee, Lynda MacDonald. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA Mireles informed licensee Lynda MacDonald that this report dated 11/03/2025, document(s) one Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Mireles informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report, dated 11/03/2025, that documents any Type A citation 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 copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee. Although these allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations; therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, no deficiency is cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with the Licensee Lynda MacDonald. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 102417(a)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a)The licensee… shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times…This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care. Based on Licensee interview, she had a (66"x66"x20" round) inflatable swimming pool and her or her assistant would supervise children but would allow two school aged children to play in the inflatable pool unsupervised, while she was inside with the other children. Licensee reported that she still had visual supervision through windows in the house but there was not constant supervision.

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What happened during the November 3, 2025 inspection of MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE on November 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE on November 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a)The licensee… shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times…Th..."

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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