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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

GUAN FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980069891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 1:15 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Jessica Hopkins-Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Licensee, Pingna Guan, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 10 children currently enrolled. There were 8 children and co-licensee present upon arrival, 3 being infants. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 3 adults and no children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there is co-licensee working in the facility. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room,playroom area (den), an office room, kitchen,detached garage, front yard (fenced), and backyard (fenced). Per licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, office room (only used as walkway to the backyard, detached garage.The children have access to dining room, play room, two bathrooms, backyard (fenced), kitchen, and living room . Licensee guided analysts on a tour of the facility. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in entry way of home. Per licensee, children are brought in through the gated backyard. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. Page 1 of 4 There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:30 am- 6:00 pm. There is air and heating in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no poisons in facility. LPAs advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home, and none were observed on this day. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 8/21/23, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable on this day. LPA's observed a fireplace in the living room which was inaccessible to children. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 03/20/24. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of 1 pack and play and cots were observed. Currently, children are using the fenced back yard for outdoor play time. LPAs observed that the outdoor backyard has toys and other materials for children to play with. At 3:20pm Children's records were reviewed. LPAs did not observe sleep log for the infants enrolled. Licensee and staff records were reviewed. The licensee and other personnel have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 7/2025. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee expires on 10/02/2024. Children's Record Review to the licensee which documents children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. There are no pets on the premises. Page 2 of 4 Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. LPAs did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. 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. LPAs 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. LPAs 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 22-02- CCP. 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/ . Page 3 of 4 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Pingna Guan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Based on LPAs observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children's healthy & safety, deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Pingna Guan on at 4:02pm. Page 4 of 4

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 3 infants enrolled did not have a current sleeping log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 8, 2024 inspection of GUAN FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of GUAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 8, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GUAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 3 infants enrolled did..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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