inspection — Triennial Inspection3 citations

July 17, 2025

FERENCE FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA CREATIVE LITTLE MIND

What Happened

3-year required inspection of FCCH in ADU. Facility well-maintained and clean. Pool found without required safety equipment (cover, alarm, safety ring, 12-foot pole, daily inspection documentation). Two Assistants lack current Mandated Reporter training. Type B deficiencies cited.

Observations

  • Pool lacks required cover, alarm, safety ring, 12-foot pole, and daily inspection documentation
  • Two Assistants missing current Mandated Reporter training
  • Backyard contains goat, chicken, and parakeets with children under direct supervision during interactions

Inspector Focus

Fire SafetyEmergency PreparednessStaff RecordsPhysical Plant

Citations Issued

Type B102417(a)
What does this citation mean? →
Type B1596.8662(b)(1)

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that both assistants do not have current Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training, this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

What does this citation mean? →
Type B1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is a pool at the Family Child Care Home that does not have a cover or alarm, a safety ring, a 12-foot pole with a body hook, or daily inspection documentation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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.