MENDOZA, LUCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA's observed infant laying down on their back drinking a bottle propped up with blankets. Licensee sis not have 15 minute sleep logs for 2 out of 2 infants in care completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will watch a Safe Sleep video in the CCLD website and write a summary and complete the 15 minute sleep log for infants in care and submit copy to LPA by POC due date.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Ocegueda observed that child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were missing proof of immunizations. Child #3 was also missing emergency contact information. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she would obtain proof of immunizations and continue to obtain updated immunizations for the above children as well as ensure that files were complete with all forms filled out correctly and completely. Proof of immunizations for children #2, #3, #4 and #5 will be submitted to the Department by 11/2/2022.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were two heavy wood bookshelves that were not anchored and shook easily. One was against the entertainment center and one was free standing. One of the bookshelves was positioned in such a way that it created a visual blind spot. Children were observed fighting in that area. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that the Migrant Program she participates in requires her to create stations with the furniture. Licensee will coordinate with the Migrant Program to find another safer alternative to follow their requirements and stated she would anchor the bookshelves to the wall to prevent them from toppling over. Proof will be submitted to the Department by 11/16/2022.