SWANSON, KATHERINE

SACRAMENTO, CA 95835, Sacramento, CA 95835LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 3, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
SWANSON, KATHERINE
License number
343618991
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA 95835, Sacramento, CA 95835
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected July 3, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

14

Total Violations

Jul 3, 2024

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (14)

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type AJul 3, 2024

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having chemicals accessible to children under bathroom sink which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: During inspection, Licensee's husband removed chemicals from under sink. Deficiency is cleared during time of inspection.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(5)Type AJul 3, 2024

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having section of pool fence down which prevented fence from meeting Title 22 requirements which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: During inspection, Lincensee's husband returned section of fence to operable status, bringing fence back into Title 22 regulations. Deficiency is cleared during time of inspection.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJul 3, 2024

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having mandated reporter certificates for either adult which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee and Husband will complete mandated reporter training and send certificates to LPA Schwartz via email by 3 August 24.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BJul 3, 2024

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current CPR certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee and Husband will complete CPR/First Aid training and send completed certificates to LPA Schwartz via email by 3 August 24.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BJul 3, 2024

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having children's immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will obtain vaccination records for all children in care. Licensee will email LPA Schwartz proof of vaccinations for children in care by 3 August 24.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in her and her husband did not have a Mandated Reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee shall submit to LPA a certificate showing that her and Dale have completed the Mandated Reporter training which can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com. This shall be corrected by 10/14/22

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when she could not find a first aid/CPR certificate for her or her husband which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee and husband/assistant Dale shall submit current first aid/CPR cards to LPA to clear the deficiency cited. This shall be done by 10/14/22.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type ASep 14, 2022

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA LPA observed 2 bottles of lighter fluid and a bag of charcoal in the backyard accessible to children. LPA observed the bathroom cabinet contained items stating keep out of reach of children and the safety locks were broken and not working so items were accessible to children. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA shall make a return visit to verify corrections have been made.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when two out of two infnants under 12 months did not have a sleep plan on filed which oses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee shall submit proof that all infants in care under 12 months old have a sleep plan on file.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when she did not have files for at least 6 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee shall obtain files for all children in care. LPA shall make a return visit to verify correciton is made.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102425(b)Type ASep 14, 2022

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when a 6 month old was sleeping in a play yard containing a blanket and stuffed toys which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA shall make a return visit to verify corrections have been made.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.5(a)Type ASep 14, 2022

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed 15 children in care and licensee is licensed for 14 children. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Two children left around 3pm bringing the census down to 13 children. LPA will make a return visit to ensure ratio and capacity are being followed.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(10)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on observation, licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed a baby excersaucer in the playroom (no child using the it) and poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: licensee states she was unaware that exersaucers are not allowed in child care homes. She states she will remove it from her home. LPA will make a return visit to verify correction.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(1)Type BSep 14, 2022

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two infant were in care and licensee was not documenting sleep checks which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee states she is checking the infants every 15 minutes however it could not be verified. licensee shall keep a sleep log for each infant in care (under two years old) which documents the infants are being checked every 15 min. Licensee shall submit a completed sleep log to clear the deficiency.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SWANSON, KATHERINE's safety grade?

SWANSON, KATHERINE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does SWANSON, KATHERINE have?

SWANSON, KATHERINE has 14 total violations on record, including 5 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SWANSON, KATHERINE last inspected?

SWANSON, KATHERINE was last inspected on July 3, 2024.

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