IBARRA, CRISTINA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observations and interview, facility's kitchen area, LPAs smelled gas from the kitchen stove. Fire Department reported there was a small gas leak and shut the gas off and contacted SoCalGas for further inspection. SoCalGas representative reported there was a small leak present in the kitchen area, which is an accessible area to the day care children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: SoCalGas representative repaired the valve due to the small gas leak and cleaned it. SoCalGas representative recommended Licensee to clean the soot on the burners to prevent carbon monoxide. SoCalGas representative repaired valve and reported it was safe for the children to stay in the facility.

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6, Child 7, and Child 8 did not have emergency information or identification form. Licensee stated that parents had not submitted any of the enrollment forms to her. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she would have parents of children 7, 8, and 9 complete emergency information form along with all other required documentation and place in file. Proof of the required emergency information form and all other required forms/documents will be submitted to the Department by POC date by 03/14/2025.