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32 | Additionally, it was alleged that children in care had an unsafe sleep environment.
Evidence obtained was reviewed that depicted a child in care in a car seat while they appeared to be sleeping. Pertinent parties interviewed and Licensee's admission revealed that this child was in care at the time and children in care have slept in car seats.
Based on pertinent party interviews conducted and information received, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, CCR 102423(a) and 102425(h) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights issued and discussed with licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
LPA Chase Atherton informed Licensee Alma Osorno that this report dated 2/13/2025 document(s) 2 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Chase Atherton informed the Licensee Alma Osorno to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/13/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Alma Osorno. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee Alma Osorno and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. |
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7 | 102423 Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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7 | Licensee will submit a written statement of understanding, sign and date and have staff attend an in-service training on personal rights and submit proof of agenda, resources, and staff attendance with signatures to the department by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on records review, evidence collected, and pertinent party interviews, the Licensee did not comply with the sections cited above in that a child in care was handled roughly by the hair, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. | 8
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Type A
02/14/2025
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7 | 102425 Infant Safe Sleep (h) Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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7 | Licensee will submitted a written statement of understand, sign and date and have staff attaend an in-service training on infant safe sleep and submit proof of agenda, resources, and staff attendance with signatures to the department by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on evidence collected and pertinent party interviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children slept in car seats while in care, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. | 8
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