Routine inspection·August 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Licensees Sara Lei and Anthony Wong for an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensees. During the inspection, both licensees were present and supervising three infants and nine preschoolers, one of whom left during the visit. The home is a two-story home with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a family room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, garage, and backyard. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. On-limit areas include the first-level bedroom located to the left of the main entrance, the adjacent bathroom, the kitchen and dining area, a second bedroom converted into a playroom next to the family room, and the backyard. Off-limit areas include the entire second level, the bathroom adjacent to the second bedroom on the first level, and the garage. The daycare area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for both indoor and outdoor use. The home has a working telephone, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher that meets safety requirements. LPA observed a 75-gallon aquarium tank with four small fish in the dining area, which was found to be safe and secure; LPA reminded the licensees that all food and cleaning products for the aquarium must be kept inaccessible to children. The fireplace in the family room is screened to prevent access, and the backyard features a playhouse, age-appropriate bikes, and scooters. Each child has individual blankets and sheets, which are washed weekly by the parents. The licensees confirmed there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. Multiple high chairs are available in the dining area for use during snacks and meals, and a child safety gate is installed at the bottom of the stairs to prevent access to the upper level. The licensees\342\200\231 CPR and first aid certificates are current and expire on November 19, 2025, and their mandated reporter certificate is valid through July 12, 2027. The last emergency drill was conducted in June 2025 and is properly logged. The licensees provide daily snacks and meals, and LPA reviewed the children's files during the inspection. see next page,, During Inspection, Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . TWO TYPE B DEFICIENCIES ARE CITED TODAY. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensees Sara Lei and Anthony Wong.