Routine inspection·May 20, 2025

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee Yuting Liu who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility.Family members residing in the home have been discussed with licensee and are cleared. LPA observed 3 children in care. LPA observed facility to be within ratio. Currently facility is operating as a small since she has low enrollment. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and care for children ages 0 to 13 years old. The home is a one story, 2-Bed, 1.5 Bath home, there is an attached back house that is separated with private access points. The following areas are used for day-care: Living Room and Dining Room area, 1 restroom, and front patio. Off limit areas include: Master bedroom, bedroom, the kitchen, the back house, backyard and sectioned off front yard. LPA Perry inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA Perry observed central AC and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA did not observe a fireplace nor a wall heater. LPA observed 2 play pens and observed to be free from bumper pads, blankets, pillows and hanging items. LPA Perry observed cleaning compounds items, stored underneath the kitchen sink, and observed a child proof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open as well as the kitchen to be made off limits by a kiddie gate. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored kitchen cabinet making it inaccessible for children to open. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides water bottles. The licensee stated the facility provides a.m. snack, lunch, and p.m. snack. 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 Perry entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA observed the bottom sink cabinet closed and did not observe hazard materials and observed the restroom to be in good condition. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LPA Perry asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee stated she has 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 Perry observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and purchased on 4/12/25. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located in the living room. Per licensee it sounds and are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room top cabinet. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes a corner of the daycare room. LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on 5/3/25. LPA Perry inspected the play outdoor (front patio) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the patio to be fenced and side gates closed. 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. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For outdoor water drinking, children bring out their water bottles. LPA Perry observed licensee Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification which expires on 11/ 2025 and Health and Safety certification dated 8/25/2018, and licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed the postings License, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, and LIC 999 Facility sketch. LPA also reviewed children’s roster, children files including sleep logs and staff files. LPA observed the files to be complete. 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 . Family Child Care Homes 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. Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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. 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/ . Family Child Care Homes 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. The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 5/20/2025. Currently the facility is in compliance with title 22 regulations and no deficiencies will be cited on this date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee Yuting Liu. Appeal rights discussed and provided.