Corina Cetina de Novoa Family Child Care

CCR 102417(a) · Type B

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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA notes the first child arrived at 7:49AM. LPA observed Licensee arrived to the home at 11:25AM. Licensee Corina Cetina de Novoa was not present at her facility exceeding 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. . This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Licensee does not live at the family childcare home. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On November 7, 2025, at 12:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.J. conducted an unannounced follow up investigation today to deliver the investigation findings on the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with licensee Corina Cetina de Novoa. LPA toured inside and outside the FCCH. Licensee Corina and two assistants, H.L. and B. were present. On census, facility was napping 5 children: 2 infants and 3 preschool age, A.B. was with them in the nap room. This Department gathered documents and conducted interviews with relevant individuals. During the course of the investigation, LPA received inconsistent accounts from those interviewed. Based on investigation conducted by this Department, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies were cited today. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Corina Cetina de Novoa in Spanish and Appeal Rights were handed to her. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 102417(a) · Type 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Corina Cetina De Novoa was not present at her family child care home day care during business hours exceeding 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day on two different occasions. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 102425(b) · Type A

Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed a 10 month old infant sleeping in a play yard with a bottle and stuffy/small blanket. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

Substantiated · CCR 102352(f)(1) · Type A

"Family Day Care" or "Family Child Care" means regularly provided care, protection and supervision of children, in the care giver's own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or authorized representatives are away. The term "Family Child Care" supersedes the term "Family Day Care" as used in previous regulations This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the information gathered through interviews, records reviewed, and observations it was determined the licensee is not living in the home where care is being provided to children. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 102370(d)(1) · Type A

Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee's renter, K.N.T. is not associated to the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 102417(g)(7) · Type B

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 Child 8 is missing LIC627. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR102417(g)(4) · Type B

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 This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed shampoo and Comet cleaning spray in a bathroom cabinet accessible to children. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102417(g)(2) · Type B

The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed day care carpets are dirty and stained. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102416.5(d)(1) · Type A

(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed seven preschool age children and five infants. Licensee is operating out of ratio which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102423(a)(2) · Type A

(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one infant asleep in a napping room with the door closed and on a boppy pillow with several blankets which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type A

(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee picked up infant immediately waking infant up from their sleep which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(j)(5) · Type B

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one infant asleep in a napping room with the solid wood door closed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(j)(5)(A) · Type B

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one infant asleep in a napping room with the solid wood door closed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102418(g)(1) · Type B

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in 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. Child 6 and 9 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B

(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) · Type B

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Safe Sleep log was not completed for infant asleep upon arrival which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102421(a) · Type B

The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7). This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed child 1 is missing signature on LIC700. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102370(d)(1) · Type A

Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Information was obtained that assistant B.Z. was present in the home. B. does not have criminal record clearance and associated to the facility. A $500 civil penalty is being assessed today. Licensee admitted B. has been working in the home since 11/08/2023. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR 102423(a)(1) · Type A

To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA V. observed licensee pick up a child by the wrist from a boppy chair. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care. LPAs observed a infant being detained in a high chair while licensee tended to LPAs and assistant was outside with other children.

CCR102423(a)(2) · Type A

To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed a infant being detained in a high chair while licensee tended to LPAs and assistant was outside with other children. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR102417(g)(1) · Type B

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 Child 5 is missing LIC627. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102417(m)(3) · Type B

A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 1, 3, and 10 are missing LIC282. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR102425(c) · Type B

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 month of age the provider has in care and maintained at the facility in the infant’s file. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 2 is missing LIC9227. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) · Type B

Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed last fire drill was conducted 05/24/2023. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR102417(g)(8) · Type B

Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 2 is missing from roster. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) · Type B

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 1, 3, and 7 Safe Sleep log is not updated or does not have one. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR102418(g)(1) · Type B

This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 1 immunization records need to be updated. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B

Operation of a Family Child Care Home:Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Roster was not updated, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR102425(j)(2)(D) · Type B

INFANT SAFE SLEEP Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: a. Date. b. Infant’s name. c. Time of each 15-minute check. Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in sleep logs are missing for all 4 infant children in care during site visit,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Substantiated · HSC 1596.78(a) · Type A

"Family day care home" means a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family day care home or a small family day care home. This requirment was not met as evidenced by; Licensee Corina Cetina De Novoa does not reside in the home she is licensed in. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.