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Inspection visit

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MEDDINGS, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3766188481 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 8, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Tashima Daniel conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA and LPM met with Licensee Monica Meddings and proceeded to tour the facility. The licensee\342\200\231s helper Veronica Sanchez and adult son Andres Gonzalez Picon were also present. LPA and LPM observed 14 children in care, six of whom where under 24 months. There were no school age children present. The facility was observed operating out of ratio. LPA and LPM provided a ratio chart for a large family child care home to the licensee. See LIC809D for cited deficiency. LPA Curtis and LPM Daniel informed Licensee Meddings that this report dated 2/8/23 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Curtis and LPM Daniel informed Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/08/23 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. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee and appeal rights (LIC 9058) were discussed. Ms. Meddings signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA and LPM observed the licensee post notice of site visit.

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.

  • 102416.5(d)(2)Type A

    STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity:(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home...shall be either:(2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA & LPM observation, on 2/8/23 the licensee and her helper had 14 children in care, 6 of whom were under 24 months. There were also no school age children present. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

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What happened during the February 8, 2023 inspection of MEDDINGS, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an other inspection of MEDDINGS, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 8, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MEDDINGS, MONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 8, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity:(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom car..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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