Routine inspection·May 14, 2025

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee XIUMING HE 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 8 children present. LPA observed facility to be within ratio. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 apm. and care for children ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a single-story house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathroom, detached garage that remains locked at all times, living room, dining room, kitchen, front yard and fenced rear yard. This is a large family childcare home. Per licensee, she currently has 1 assistant. The day care takes place in living room, dining room, hallway bathroom, and rear yard. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. Areas off limits to children are 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, detached garage and front yard. LPA’ Perry observed the kitchen area blocked by a baby gate, making these areas inaccessible to children in care at all times. Per licensee, dinning room is used as isolation area when child is ill. Napping equipment were observed, and licensee confirmed each child has their own sleeping mat. Per licensee, sheets are washed at the facility weekly. LPA Perry 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 Perry observed cleaning compounds items, stored licensees bedroom (off limits) making it inaccessible for children. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside the top kitchen sink cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides water as needed for the children. The licensee stated the facility provides lunch, p.m. snack and dinner. 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. LPA Perry 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 Perry 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 serviced on 7/30/24. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located in the hallway. Per licensee they are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes. LPA Perry observed the last emergency drill conducted on 4/1/2025. LPA Perry inspected the play outdoor (backyard) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the backyard to be fenced, and side gates closed and with a keypad lock. LPA Perry observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. For outdoor water drinking, children bring out their water bottles. LPA Perry observed licensee Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification which expires on 3/9/2026 and assistants CPR expires 4/27/2026. Health and Safety certification on file. licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination was observed. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training expires 6/11/2025 and for assistant it expires 11/12/2026. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA Perry 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 Perry also reviewed children’s roster, children files including sleep logs and staff files. LPA observed the files to be complete. Facility is currently in compliance with title 22 regulations and no deficiencies will be cited on this day. 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 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/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA Perry completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee Xiuming He. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.