Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 09/15/2025 at 10:00 AM License Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux arrived at the home to conduct an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL RANDOM REQUIRED INSPECTION. Upon arrival LPA was granted entry by the assistant, licensee arrived about 10 minutes later. LPA provided LIC 126. Present during today's inspection was licensee, two (2) fingerprint cleared assistants, three (3) infants and three (3) preschool age children in care. Hours of operation is Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
The home is a single story home that consist of three (3) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom, kitchen, sun room, front and rear yard, and single car garage. The home was toured for health and safety, the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The is a fireplace in the living room that is covered to prevent access to children in care. During the visit, licensee stated that sun room and rear yard is off limits. LPA reviewed the initial pre-licensing inspection and viewed the facility sketch. LPA updated the on and off limit areas as followed:
ON LIMIT:
Entry, Living room, hallway way, bedroom in the middle of the hallway, and bathroom.
OFF LIMIT AREA
: Kitchen, sun room off of the kitchen, entire rear yard, garage.
OFF LIMIT AREAS
will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, child safety gates and visual supervision
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Isolation area is in the on limit bedroom away from the children in care, until the parents arrive. Licensee tested the combo smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector located in the living room (functioning).
Licensee states that they walk to the local park for outdoor play. Licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required when walking to and from the park, and while playing at the public park. Per Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. There are no pools, spas, hot tubs, or bodies of water, licensee confirmed there are no pools/hot tubs or bodies of water. Per licensee does not provide transportation and does not provide overnight care.
The home is also equipped with a working telephone, a fully stocked first aid kit, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen, which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. There were safe toys, play equipment, and materials observed for children. All poisons, cleaning solutions, medications, and other items that pose a danger to children are inaccessible during this visit.
At 11:10 AM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of four (4) children in care and personnel files. All files contained Parent\342\200\231s Rights, Identification & Emergency Information, and Medical Consent forms. During the review, LPA also checked the health records of the licensee, and children and found that the licensee is in compliance with immunization laws applicable to childcare providers. LPA reviewed the Sleep Log for the infants and found to be complete. Per licensee does not administer medication at the time of today's visit. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year, with the most recent drill conducted on 06/2/2025. Additionally, the licensee completed mandated reporter training on 01/29/2024.
Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report
:
Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting
www.mandatedreporterca.com
.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS)
policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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-andresources/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 that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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
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During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Shichao Fan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
There are no deficiencies cited during today's inspection, one (1) Technical Violation was given:
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Technical Violation:
Both current staff need to complete Child Care Provider section for the Mandated Reporter training.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee
, Shichao Fan.