Routine inspection·August 23, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year on-site and was greeted by Licensee Jui Chung and her daughter Melody Lin. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and provided LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. LPA was guided to a tour by Licensee. This is a two-story home. There are 2 adult family members and no minor residing in the home. There were 9 children in care supervised by licensee and adult daughter Melody Lin. The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations. Operation hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am - 6pm. Licensee's spouse Chi Lin arrived at 12:32pm. Licensee's daughter also helped translated. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected to include the following: \302\267 Childcare areas: Living room, family room, 1 bathroom, dining area, kitchen and fenced backyard as outdoor play area. \302\267 Off limit areas: downstair bedroom, laundry room, entire second level (safety gate observed at bottom of stairs), front yard, garage. All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone, ventilation and heating (central). The licensees state that there are no poisons in the home. The licensees understand that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are accessible to children in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaning agents under the kitchen sink (no safety latch), medication in kitchen 2nd drawer in the first row, left of the sink. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates it was fully charged, receipt indicate it was purchased in January 2023.. Smoke and carbon monoxide combination detector in day care hallway were tested and were operable. Per licensee, there are no bodies of water and no firearms and ammunition on the premises. There were toys observed for children. Posting requirements were observed to be posted at the time of inspection. Children files were reviewed. Child Care Facility Roster observed. Drill log observed. Drills were conducted on 8/10/23. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Per licensee, no medication is administered. 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. All adults present have not obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed licensee's adult daughter assisting does not have fingerprint clearance on file. According to licensee and daughter, was just here today to assist due to licensee's spouse not available today. Per licensee, her daughter does not live at the facility, she came today to assist. The licensee and her spouse (assistant) have proof of current pediatric first aid and CPR (expires: 08/14/2024). Licensee has not completed required mandated reporter training due to language barrier, licensee and spouse speak primarily Mandarin and some English. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into this category are not permitted in a family child care facility. INFANT CARE: Licensee states that, the infant will sleep in the day care areas where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs/play yards observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). Cribs or play yard will not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. Licensee states all items will be removed from crib/play yard prior to placing infant inside. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the time of each 15-minute LIC 9227 Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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/tion-process . Deficiencies cited on attached 809D.. Upon receipt of this report documenting a substantiated complaint allegation and a Type A deficiency, the licensee shall do the following: 1. Post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. 2. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 3. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). 4. The Acknowledgement form (LIC 9224) must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form was provided during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with Jui Chung, licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. .