CENTANNI FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 adults living in the home does not have proof of Tuberculosis clearance which poses a potential health and risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that TB clearance for adults in the home will be submitted by due date.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a small water well/water fountain located in the off-limit portion of the backyard that was made accessible to children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will have the water well/water fountain barricaded or removed to ensure the safety of children in care. Licensee will submit a photograph as proof of correction to LPA via e-mail by January 23, 2023.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will install an operable carbon monoxide inside the facility by the POC due date. During the inspection, Licensee was able to obtain 2 new carbon monoxide detectors that were installed inside the home and detached garage. The carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the detached garage (child care area) was not kept clean or orderly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will ensure that the child care areas are kept clean and orderly while children are in care. During the inspection, the area used by children in care was cleaned by the Licensee. LPA will conduct an unannounced inspection to the facility by January 23, 2023 to ensure compliance.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed prohibited devices (not in-use) inside the child care area (infant rockers and infant rocking bassinets) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee removed the prohibited devices from the child care area. LPA will conduct an unannounced inspection to the facility by January 23, 2023 to ensure compliance.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility has a fireplace that is screened with a fitted glass door that may become hot while the fireplace is in-use, the Licensee did not have documentation available for the fire extinguisher as to when it was purchased or last serviced, and the facility did not have an operable smoke detector inside the detached garage (child care area) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will install a screen or barricade to the fireplace to make the fireplace inaccessible and safe while children are in care. Licensee will submit a photograph of the installation to LPA via e-mail by January 23, 2023. During the inspection, Licensee was able to have a new fire extinguisher purchased and presented to LPA the receipt. Licensee also replaced the battery to the smoke detector located inside the detached garage, which was then made operable.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee did not have the Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit the completed LIC 508 to LPA via e-mail by January 23, 2023.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee disclosed that two of her adult children are no longer residing in the home/facility and did report this information to the Department which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit an updated Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) and Current Children in your Home (LIC 279B) to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office to reflect the individuals that currently reside in the home/facility by January 23, 2023.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as LPA observed the off-limit detached garage currently being used for child care and the Licensee disclosing that she did not notify the Department of this change which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit an updated Facility Sketch (LIC 999A) to the Department in order for the Department to issue a fire inspection request to the Fire Department. Licensee was informed that the detached garage can not be used until an updated fire clearance is granted. LPA will also conduct an unannounced inspection to the facility by January 23, 2023 to ensure compliance.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed the children inside the "off-limit" detached garage and the Licensee disclosed that the inside of the home is currently off-limits to children in care other than 1 bathroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit an updated Facility Sketch (LIC 999A) to the Department by January 23, 2023 for further review. LPA will also conduct an unannounced inspection to the facility by January 23, 2023 to ensure compliance.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four (4) children's records (C2, C3, C4, and C5) did not have the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit the completed LIC 627 for C2, C3, C4, and C5 to LPA via e-mail by January 23, 2023.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 child's record (C2) did not have verification of the 15-minute physical checks for when the child is napping available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will conduct 15-minute physical checks for infants while they are napping. Licensee will submit documentation of the 15-minute physical checks for C2 for the duration of one week to LPA via e-mail by January 23, 2023.