Routine inspection·April 9, 2025

On 04/09/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee, Chursi Lor, who guided LPA Tamayo on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 5 adults (Licensee, licensee’s sister, licensee's brother in law, licensee’s nephew and licensee's niece in law) and no minor children . All have been discussed with licensee and are fingerprinted and cleared. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00 p.m. and care for children ages 0-10 years old. Upon arrival, LPA observed 3 preschool age children in care. This facility is a single-story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room detached garage and front and backyard fenced. Areas off limits to children include- 3 bedrooms, kitchen, detached garage, back yard. Areas accessible to children include the living room, dining room, bathroom (hallway on the right), front yard fenced. LPA Tamayo inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA Tamayo observed AC wall unit. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. The fireplace is barricaded making it inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed pack and play cribs and mats for children that are utilized for nap time. Napping takes place in the living room. LPA Tamayo observed cleaning compounds items, knives and sharp objects stored in the kitchen and inside a plastic container placed above kitchen sink and kitchen is barricaded with a safety gate. LPA also observed cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink with a safety latch. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides filtered water, and the children use re-fillable individual cups. The licensee stated she does not participate in a food program. LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication. LPA Tamayo entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA observed the bottom sink cabinet closed and did not observe any hazardous items. LPA Tamayo asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee stated there are no pets, no poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons. LPA did not observe pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. The license was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately. LPA Tamayo observed the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located near the kitchen and in the Living room. LPA tested the carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. LPA Tamayo heard the sounds and are operable condition. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes the dining room until parent’s pick up the child. Last Fire/ Disaster drill was conducted on 03/12/2025. LPA Tamayo inspected the play outdoor (front yard) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the front yard to be gated, and gates closed and with a latch lock and a loop string high out of children’s reach. LPA observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. For outdoor water drinking, children bring out their individual bottles. Licensee's CPR/First Aid expires 06/12/2025. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 05/10/2025. Licensee was advised her CPR/First Aid and mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA observed the required postings License, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, LIC 999 Facility sketch. LPA also, reviewed children roster, children files and staff files. Licensee stated currently does not have child care insurance. 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 . 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Childcare 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. 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/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee on this date, as well as a Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights.