PINEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed accessible prescription medication in the kitchen, knives on the kitchen counter, cleaning products in a cabinet under the sink which did not have a latch installed and a container of laundry detergent on the counter which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee removed the medication and placed it in an off limits bedroom, the knives were placed in a container and placed in an upper kitchen cabinet and the laundry detergent was moved to the laundry room which is maintained locked. Licensee stated a safety latch will be installed on the lower kitchen cabinet containing the cleaning products. Licensee closed kitchen door and stated it will be kept locked during operating hours until a safety gate is installed.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the backyard to contain a large amount of toys and materials for children that are not in good condition and in the front yard LPAs observed materials such as a recliner couch and a pair of blinds which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated back yard will be off limits while it is being cleaned up. Licensee will submit an updated faciilty sketch labeling off /on limit areas. Licensee was advised notification shall be made to the Department prior to backyard being accessible to children. Front yard will be cleaned up/potentially hazardous items will be removed and pictures will be submitted to LPA by due date.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a completed LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan available at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit a completed LIC 610A via picture by due date.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee, there is no documentation of the required disaster drills which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will conduct and document a disaster drill. Licensee will provide proof of documentation via picture.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff (Licensee and Assistant) who did not have Mandated Reporter training completed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee and Staff 1 will complete Mandated Reporter training -general training and child care provider training- and will submit proof of certificates via picture. Licensee was advised training can be accessed in Spanish on www.mandatedreporterca.com

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee, the garage has been used for day care activities which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated garage will be off limits to children and will submit an updated facility sketch that labels all off limit areas via picture. Licensee was advised that if she wishes to use the garage as a day care room, notification must be given to the department prior to use.

Based on interview, record review and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The front yard has been noted as off limits in previous reports, Licensee did not rerport changes that area is now accessible to children prior to this inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit an updated facility sketch labeling off limit and on limit areas via picture. Licensee was advised that any changes to accessible areas shall be reported to the Department prior to use.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. PUB 394 was not posted at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit picture of PUB posted in a prominent publicly accessible area. Per Licensee, she will place it on a poster board that hangs at the entrance of the home. Licensee will submit picture of poster board to LPA.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and Staff 1 did not have proof of requried immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will obtain proof of required immunizations for herself and Assistant 1 -MEASLES, PERTUSSIS and FLU (or a written declination for the flu vaccine only) and will submit via picture or email.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A file for Child 1 was not available. LIC 700 was not available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will obtain a completed LIC 700 for child 1 and will submit proof via picture or email.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A file for Child 1 was not available. A signed LIC 995 was not available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will provide the required forms to parent of Child 1 and will obtain a signed LIC 995. Licensee will submit proof of signed LIC 995 to LPA via picture or email.

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a current roster available at the faclility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit picture of completed facility roster LIC 9040 by due date.