The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division has determined that Lissette Riojas Reyna Family Day Care Home violated the following Title 22 licensing regulations:

On 07/08/24, LPA De Haro issued a Type A deficiency for violation of California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102368(b), which states: The license shall not be transferred to other individuals or locations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, observations, and record review, Licensee was providing overnight care at a separate location other than her licensed facility. This posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.

Licensee submitted proof of correction for the above-mentioned deficiency, and the deficiency was cleared on 07/22/24.

On 07/08/24, LPA De Haro issued a Type A deficiency for violation of California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102417(a), which states: Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) -The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, observations, and record review, Licensee did not ensure that the licensed facility is her home residence. This posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.

Licensee submitted proof of correction for the above-mentioned deficiency, and the deficiency was cleared on 07/12/24. (Continued on LIC 809-C)

Licensee submitted proof of correction for the above-mentioned deficiency, and the deficiency was cleared on 02/26/24.

On 01/26/24, LPA De Haro issued a Technical Violation (TV) for the following California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102417(g), which states: (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. During the outdoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that two large wooden boards that were being used as chalkboards were starting to come undone from the wall, with some splintering around the edges. LPA discussed the importance of ensuring that her home is free from any defects that could endanger a child, for their health and safety. Licensee stated that she planned to remove and throw away the boards and later submitted photos that the boards were removed from her facility.

On 01/26/24, LPA De Haro issued a Technical Violation (TV) for the following California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102417(g)(4), which states: (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. During the indoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed women's cosmetics in a drawer of the children's bathroom. LPA discussed with licensee the importance of ensuring that all personal items including cosmetics and cleaning supplies are kept in an area that is inaccessible to the children. Licensee agreed to make her personal items inaccessible.

(Continued on LIC 809-C)

On 01/25/22, LPA Robert Gutierrez issued a Type B deficiency for violation of California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102417(g), which states: An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 2 out of 3 children did not have the consent for emergency treatment form on file. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Licensee submitted proof of correction for the above-mentioned deficiency, and the deficiency was cleared on 02/01/22.

On 01/25/22, LPA Gutierrez issued a Technical Violation (TV) for the following California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Section 102416.3(a)(6), which states: (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Per facility observations, Licensee started to use the sunroom/kitchen without department approval. LPA inspected the kitchen and did not see any hazards in the area. LPA allowed the use of the kitchen/sunroom to be used for day care use. (Continued on LIC 809-C)

Compliance Plan

In response to these discussions, Licensee has agreed to the following:

1. Licensee will ensure children are provided with a safe and healthful environment and the home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.

2. Licensee agrees to attend an in-person Family Child Care Orientation at no cost. Licensee agrees to attend the next family child care home orientation on August 13, 2024.

3. Licensee will provide a written statement on her understanding how she will continually provide licensed care in the home where she is licensed. This also includes overnight care; when applicable.

4. Licensee is advised that increased unannounced inspections may be conducted to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations.

Today, Licensee was informed that any further repeats of the above deficiencies may result in a Non-Compliance Conference and possible referral to the Legal Division for possible Administrative Action. Furthermore, Licensee understands that any repeats of the above deficiencies within a 12-month period will result in the issuance of civil penalties.