“Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide licensee’s 2 mandated reporter training which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 27, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Denishay Smith
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Denishay Smith
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Based on record review, the licensee’s spouse did not have a current mandated reporter training certificate which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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Licensee’s spouse will email a copy of his Mandated Reporter training certificate to LPA.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 7, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197700253:2023-06-22:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197700253:2023-06-22:inspection
Aug 18, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 102352(f)(1)
Critical
#3 to Academy of Excellent Childcare Center which is operated by Chauncy Smith, licensee's husband, to receive care when licensee Denishay had to run errands.
This is a Type A violation and it poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee shall provide a written statement to the department by 08-20-22, stating Licensees will not use other day care facility to provide alternative care. Care and supervision will be at the licensees family childcare home.
Standard 102352(f)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 18, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197700253:2022-08-18:102352(f)(1):1
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ca:197700253:2022-08-18:report
Dec 28, 2021Inspection
3 findings
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on LPA observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the facility has not counted a fire or emergency drill in the last 6 months.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated a fire and emergency drill will be conduct prior to the plan of correction date and forward to LPA email.
Standard 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 4, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197700253:2021-12-28:102417(g)(9)(A)1:1
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ca:197700253:2021-12-28:inspection
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the trampoline in rear yard used by day care child in not in safe working condition, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated the trampoline will be repaired or removed from the premises.
Standard 102417(d) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 4, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197700253:2021-12-28:102417(d):1
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ca:197700253:2021-12-28:inspection
Personnel Requirements
Minor
Based on LPA observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to LPA was not able to review a current CPR/First Aid card or certificate for Licensee Denishay Smith which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated a current copy of licensee's CPR/First Aid card/certificate will be forward to LPA email.
Standard 102416(c) · Personnel Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 4, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197700253:2021-12-28:102416(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:197700253:2021-12-28:inspection
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