Routine inspection·July 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced random annual inspection to the above facility. At 8:45am, LPA met with licensee Ling Cao. Also present during this inspection, is Co-licensee Bob Chiang. The licensee states that they currently has 5 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster is available and is current. Licensee\342\200\231s hours of operation are 7:30am-6:30pm Monday-Friday. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, front room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use front room, living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom, and the backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms and front yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. The licensee states that 4 adults and 0 minors currently live in the home. Persons living in the home are identified on a confidential form. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. At 9am, LPA was led on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry into the home, LPA observed the front room. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. Fireplaces and open face heaters are inaccessible to prevent access by children. There were cubbies available for children in care. There are first aid supplies available. Per licensee, front room will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. At 9:10am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 03/19/2024, as indicated on receipt. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. LPA discussed with licensee that the fire extinguisher needs to be serviced each year. Licensee states they had forgotten and will get it done immediately. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 Tour continued into the living room. There were 3 children playing during the time of tour. There were age appropriate toys and equipment present. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots Equipment is stored in the living room. The kitchen was reviewed as it is accessible to children in care. Sharp knives were observed to be stored high out of reach of children in care. The bathroom for children was next to the kitchen. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there is a land line on the premises and that a cell phone is used and stays at the facility during operating hours. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. At 9:25am, LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area is not fenced. The licensee states that supervision is provided at all times. There is a small play structure present, play houses, shaded areas, and bike/carts. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. At 9:40am, facility records were reviewed. The licensee and other personnel have not completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 05/2025 . Licensees have not complete mandated reporter training that expires 06/19/2024 and 06/03/2025. Licensee states they forgot to renew the training and will have it done immediately. The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information speci\357\254\201ed by regulation. During review, Licensee stated a new child does not yet have their forms submitted for their start date. LPA stated the have the family complete the forms before the child starts. The following was discussed : -There is a small dog and two cats in the home. They stay in the off limit parts of the home. -Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. -Smoking is prohibited in a license family child care home. 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 . REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 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 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/ . 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 Ling Cao confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (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\342\200\231s health & safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Ling Yan Cao, at 10:20am. Plan of corrections developed and copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3