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American Canyon · Licensed family home

Di Ramos, Rassel Fcch

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 14 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since March 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jun 22, 20263 citations
    • CCR 102417(a)Type A
      • “102417(a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home, The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times..... Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Based on interviews LPA and LPM’s observation and Staff (S1 & S2) interviews, Licensee was temporary absence more than 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day, which poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”

        CCR 102417(a)

    • CCR102416.5(e)Type A
      • “102416.5(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on LPA observation and interview with S1, the licensee did not comply with the section above in that S1 was left alone with five infants and older children which poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”

        CCR102416.5(e)

    • CCR 102423(a)(4)Type B
      • “(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 representatitve. These rights include, but are not limmited 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...aids to physical functioning. Based on interviews LPA and LPM’s observation, upon arrival, two infants were observed to be restrained in port of cribs, in addition, at a later time, another infant was observed to be restrained in a port of cribs, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”

        CCR 102423(a)(4)

  • Jun 19, 20268 citations
    • CCR 102416.5(e)Type A
      • “(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on LPA observation and interview with S1, the licensee did not comply with the section above in that S1 was left alone with four infants and two children.”

        CCR 102416.5(e)

    • CCR 102417(a)Type B
      • “(a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Based on LPA observation and interview with S1 and S2, LS will be away from the facility for more than 20% of the operating hours. Facility did not comply with the section cited above. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.”

        CCR 102417(a)

    • CCR102423(a)(2)Type B
      • “(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: ...(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Based on observation, S2 did not comply with the section cited above by raising their voice and argueing with LPA in the presence of the children in care. This is a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.”

        CCR102423(a)(2)

    • CCR 102425(a)(4)Type B
      • “(a)There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out tof the crib or play yard. (4)Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 6/2/24, LPA observed three of five port-a-cribs being used withot a mattress. LS was given a POC of writing a statement on the importance of allowing children to lay on a mattress while using cribs. LS, S1, and S2 were all to sign and date this statement. This POC was not completed by the due date.”

        CCR 102425(a)(4)

    • CCR102425(b)Type B
      • “(b)Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the ection cited above. On 6/2/26, LPA observed one infant asleep in a port-a-crib wrapped in a blanket and with a stuffed animal and a bottle in the crib. LPA observed three infants with bottles and toys in their crib. POC was not completed by the due date.”

        CCR102425(b)

    • CCR 102425(b)(3)Type B
      • “(b)Cribs or play yards shall be free from loose articles and objects. (3)There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the LS did not comply with the section cited above. On 6/2/26,LPA observed three of five mattresses for cribs hanging over the side of the crib while children were in the crib. POC was not completed by the due date.”

        CCR 102425(b)(3)

    • HSC1597.622(c)Type B
      • “(c)Family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S1 did not provide proof of immunity to measles, pertussis, and a negative TB. This was partially corrected by providing proof of pertussis immunity.”

        HSC1597.622(c)

    • CCR 102423(a)(4)Type B
      • “(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 representatitve. These rights include, but are not limmited 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...aids to physical functioning. LPA observed two of five children who were utilizing the cribs climb out of the crib. LS stated they put them in the cribs to help keep control of them. LS agreed to provide training to all staff about never utilizing cribs as a sort of restraint for any reason. LS, S1, and S2 will sign and date acknowledgement of the training. This has not been corrected by the due date.”

        CCR 102423(a)(4)

  • Jun 2, 202611 citations
    • CCR 102391(b)Type A
      • “(b) The licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. The Department shall exercise this authority as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8535(a). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 would not allow LPA to enter facility while children were in care to complete an inspection. LPA was denied entry for 17 minutes until LS came home. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102391(b)

    • CCR 102416.5(e)Type A
      • “(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LS was away from the facility, S1 was left with six infants and 2 preschool aged children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.5(e)

    • CCR 102425(a)(3)Type B
      • “(a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (3) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed five out of five port-a-cribs being used by children without sheets which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(a)(3)

    • CCR 102425(a)(4)Type B
      • “(a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (4) Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed three of five port-a-cribs being used without a mattress.This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed three of five port-of-cribs being used without a mattress and children were laying/playing on flat wooden boards in the bottom of the cribs.”

        CCR 102425(a)(4)

    • CCR 102425(b)Type B
      • “(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed one infant asleep in a port-a-crib wrapped in a blanket and with a stuffed animal and bottle in the crib. LPA observed three infants in the port-a-crib with bottles and toys. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(b)

    • CCR 102425(b)(3)Type B
      • “(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. (3) There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed three of five mattresses for port-a-cribs hanging over the side of the crib while children were in the crib. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(b)(3)

    • HSC 1596.8662(c)Type B
      • “(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of three files (LS, S1-S2). Licensee was unable to provide proof of current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(c)

    • HSC 1597.622(c)Type B
      • “(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff files (S1) by not furnishing proof of immunity to Measles, Pertussis, and a Negative TB test which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1597.622(c)

    • HSC 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
      • “(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff files (S1) by not furnishing proof of influenza vaccination or influenza declination which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1597.622(a)(1)

    • CCR 102423(a)(2)Type B
      • “(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: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed three of five port-of-cribs being used and children were laying/playing on flat wooden boards in the bottom of the cribs, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102423(a)(2)

    • CCR 102423(a)(4)Type B
      • “(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: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed five children in port-a-cribs who were not sleeping. At 11:13am and 11:48am, LPA observed two of the five of the children climb in and out of the cribs. When LPA asked Licensee about the reasoning, LS stated it was to help keep control of them. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102423(a)(4)

  • Dec 5, 20233 citations
    • CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review,, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the licensee has not conducted a fire drill within the last 6 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)

    • CCR 102425(j)(1)Type B
      • “The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which C1 - C4 do not have 15 minute sleep checks, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(j)(1)

    • CCR 102425(c)Type B
      • “An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview andrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which C3 does not have and Individual Sleep Plan LIC9227, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(c)

  • Mar 9, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 4 of this home's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 96% of 459 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.

How all 459 Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times compare

Of the 459 Bay Area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None43%
  • 1 of 528%
  • 2 of 517%
  • 3 of 58%
  • 4 of 54%This home
  • All 5under 1%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
June 22, 2026
On file
5 visits since March 2022 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Type A — 102417(a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home, The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times..... Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Based on interviews LPA and LPM’s observation and Staff (S1 & S2) interviews, Licensee was temporary absence more than 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day, which poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care. · June 22, 2026

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · June 22, 2026

CCR 102417(a) · Type A

102417(a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home, The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times..... Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Based on interviews LPA and LPM’s observation and Staff (S1 & S2) interviews, Licensee was temporary absence more than 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day, which poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR102416.5(e) · Type A

102416.5(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on LPA observation and interview with S1, the licensee did not comply with the section above in that S1 was left alone with five infants and older children which poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type B

(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 representatitve. These rights include, but are not limmited 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...aids to physical functioning. Based on interviews LPA and LPM’s observation, upon arrival, two infants were observed to be restrained in port of cribs, in addition, at a later time, another infant was observed to be restrained in a port of cribs, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

State report

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · June 19, 2026

CCR 102416.5(e) · Type A

(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on LPA observation and interview with S1, the licensee did not comply with the section above in that S1 was left alone with four infants and two children.

CCR 102417(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Based on LPA observation and interview with S1 and S2, LS will be away from the facility for more than 20% of the operating hours. Facility did not comply with the section cited above. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.

CCR102423(a)(2) · Type B

(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: ...(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Based on observation, S2 did not comply with the section cited above by raising their voice and argueing with LPA in the presence of the children in care. This is a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.

CCR 102425(a)(4) · Type B

(a)There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out tof the crib or play yard. (4)Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 6/2/24, LPA observed three of five port-a-cribs being used withot a mattress. LS was given a POC of writing a statement on the importance of allowing children to lay on a mattress while using cribs. LS, S1, and S2 were all to sign and date this statement. This POC was not completed by the due date.

CCR102425(b) · Type B

(b)Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the ection cited above. On 6/2/26, LPA observed one infant asleep in a port-a-crib wrapped in a blanket and with a stuffed animal and a bottle in the crib. LPA observed three infants with bottles and toys in their crib. POC was not completed by the due date.

CCR 102425(b)(3) · Type B

(b)Cribs or play yards shall be free from loose articles and objects. (3)There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the LS did not comply with the section cited above. On 6/2/26,LPA observed three of five mattresses for cribs hanging over the side of the crib while children were in the crib. POC was not completed by the due date.

HSC1597.622(c) · Type B

(c)Family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S1 did not provide proof of immunity to measles, pertussis, and a negative TB. This was partially corrected by providing proof of pertussis immunity.

CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type B

(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 representatitve. These rights include, but are not limmited 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...aids to physical functioning. LPA observed two of five children who were utilizing the cribs climb out of the crib. LS stated they put them in the cribs to help keep control of them. LS agreed to provide training to all staff about never utilizing cribs as a sort of restraint for any reason. LS, S1, and S2 will sign and date acknowledgement of the training. This has not been corrected by the due date.

State report

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · June 2, 2026

CCR 102391(b) · Type A

(b) The licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. The Department shall exercise this authority as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8535(a). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 would not allow LPA to enter facility while children were in care to complete an inspection. LPA was denied entry for 17 minutes until LS came home. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416.5(e) · Type A

(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LS was away from the facility, S1 was left with six infants and 2 preschool aged children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(a)(3) · Type B

(a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (3) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed five out of five port-a-cribs being used by children without sheets which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(a)(4) · Type B

(a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (4) Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed three of five port-a-cribs being used without a mattress.This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed three of five port-of-cribs being used without a mattress and children were laying/playing on flat wooden boards in the bottom of the cribs.

CCR 102425(b) · Type B

(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed one infant asleep in a port-a-crib wrapped in a blanket and with a stuffed animal and bottle in the crib. LPA observed three infants in the port-a-crib with bottles and toys. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(b)(3) · Type B

(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. (3) There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 12pm, LPA observed three of five mattresses for port-a-cribs hanging over the side of the crib while children were in the crib. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.8662(c) · Type B

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of three files (LS, S1-S2). Licensee was unable to provide proof of current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1597.622(c) · Type B

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff files (S1) by not furnishing proof of immunity to Measles, Pertussis, and a Negative TB test which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1597.622(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff files (S1) by not furnishing proof of influenza vaccination or influenza declination which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102423(a)(2) · Type B

(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: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed three of five port-of-cribs being used and children were laying/playing on flat wooden boards in the bottom of the cribs, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type B

(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: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed five children in port-a-cribs who were not sleeping. At 11:13am and 11:48am, LPA observed two of the five of the children climb in and out of the cribs. When LPA asked Licensee about the reasoning, LS stated it was to help keep control of them. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 5, 2023

CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review,, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the licensee has not conducted a fire drill within the last 6 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(j)(1) · Type B

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which C1 - C4 do not have 15 minute sleep checks, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(c) · Type B

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview andrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which C3 does not have and Individual Sleep Plan LIC9227, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Mar 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

Phone
(650) 278-6786
Area
American Canyon, 94503
License
283009466

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State record

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

Full-size means licensed for 14 children, the most any Bay Area family home holds; 442 of Bay Area’s 466 licensed family homes are. Small is 10 to 13.

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