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25 | On the above date at approximately 2:25 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Joanne Domingo arrived for the purpose of conducting a Case Management Inspection. LPAs rang the door bell. Licensee Amanda Lewis, answered the door at approximately 2:28 PM. The licensee A. Lewis, stepped outside the door and stated that the children were getting ready for snack, some children were still napping. LPAs conducted a COVID-19 Pre-Screening, per Licensee A. Lewis, there were a few children with possible runny noses but other than that no confirmed incidents or concerns. The Licensee allowed LPAs entry into the facility to tour. LPAs inquired about the census of children and staff present and the licensee stated that there were 14 children present and 1 staff.
At approximately 2:30 PM, LPA J. Domingo took a census of 18 children and 1 staff present, and located in the outdoor play area. J. Domingo, informed the licensee A. Lewis of the determined census of 18 children present. The licensee stated no there should be only 14 children. LPAs conducted a 2nd census of the daycare children present and observed 1 staff caring for 6 infants and toddler children seated in highchairs, 1 child in the trampoline, and 11 children seated a long table in the outdoor activity area. LPAs re-entered the home and informed the licensee A. Lewis, that she would need to contact parents to pick up the children, since the facility was out of ratio and over capacity. A. Lewis, stated that she already contacted parents to start picking up the children. LPA J. Domingo conducted a file review and determined that 2 children present were not listed on the facility roster. At 4:00 PM, LPAs toured the facility inside and out. At 4:03 PM, LPA S.Brewer observed a set of glass pipes and other rubber hooka pipes in the master bathroom and a portable gas burner with ashes, along with tobacco. The licensee stated that there is no smoking in the home and the tobacco does not have nicotine. LPA observed 1 of 2 cans of tobacco to contain nicotine. At 4:05 PM, LPA S. Brewer, continued the inspection tour downstairs observed 6 cribs, one cot and an inclined swing with a blanket in the downstairs bedroom used for napping. No children were present in the napping room. A camera is placed in the napping room and the licensee stated that she and the staff are in and out of the room, and do not rely solely on the cameras for supervision of children napping. |
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12/22/2021
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102416.5(d)(1)
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7 | 102416.5 (d)(1) Staffing Ratio and Capacity: (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom may be provided ... shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: | 1
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7 | Per A. Lewis, the licensee stated she will ensure that she complies with regulation, by always staying within ratio and making sure that staff are aware of the regulations as well. |
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14 | At approximately 2:33 PM, LPAs took a census of children in care and observed the Licensee A. Lewis & 1 staff providing care for 5 infants and 13 children over the age of 2, determining the facility to be out of ratio, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. | 8
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14 | Per Amanda Lewis, she will provide a written statement to Community Care Licensing, with the understanding of staying within licensed ratios and submit the statement to CCL, by 12/23/2021, by mail, fax, or e-mail. |
Type A
12/22/2021
Section Cited
CCR102416.5(d)(2)
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7 | 102416.5(d)(2) Staffing Ratio & Capacity: (d) For a Large FCCH, the max umber of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant...(2) More than 12 & up to 14 children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health & Safety Code are met. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: | 1
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7 | Per A. Lewis, the licensee stated she will ensure that she complies with regulation, by always staying within the licensed capacity and making sure that staff are aware of the regulations as well. |
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14 | At approximately 2:33 PM, LPAs took a census of children present at the faciiity and observed 18 children in care of the Licensee A. Lewis & 1 staff, where the facility exceeded their licensed capacity & fire code, which poses an immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. | 8
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14 | Per Amanda Lewis, she will provide a statement to Community Care Licensing, with the understanding of not exceeding the licensed capacity approved by the fire department & CCL. The licensee stated she will submit a written statement to CCL, by 12/23/2021, by mail, fax, or e-mail. |