Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On Tuesday June 10, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee,
Ji Kwon whom the purpose of the visit was explained, and guided LPA Solorio Campos on a tour of the facility.
LPA observed 7 children present. LPA observed facility to be within ratio. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:00a.m-6:00pm and care for children ages 2 to 5 years old
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This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, office(play room) and back yard(fenced).
The children use the bathroom in the hallway, dining room, office(play room) and the living room. Per licensee, areas off limits to children include:
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and the kitchen which is blocked off by a gate making it inaccessible to the children. Family members residing in the home are two adults and one minor (criminal record clearances on file). The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.
LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA observed central AC with vents located in the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, manipulatives, books, soft plush toys and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. Mats were observed for napping and sheets stored individually in each child\342\200\231s cubby.
LPA observed cleaning compounds items, stored underneath the bathroom sink, and observed a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a drawer in the kitchen making it inaccessible for children to open.
The licensee stated the facility provides breakfast, lunch and dinner and utilizes a food program. 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. For water drinking, children bring their own water bottles and licensee fills as needed. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication.
LPA Solorio Campos entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap and the bottom sink cabinet was closed with an operable child proof lock. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children.
LPA Solorio Campos asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee stated she does not have any of the above and LPA did not observe any. The licensee 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.
At time of inspection, LPA Solorio Campos observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the living room and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and purchased on 5/26/25 as indicated on the receipt. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located in the living room and dining room and are operable. LPA observed the first aid kit in the hallway to be complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes and scissors. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes the table in the living room of the home. LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on
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LPA Solorio Campos observed licensee\342\200\231s Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification and expires 12/2026 and licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 1/31/26. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at
www.mandatedreporterca.com
LPA Solorio Campos observed the following required postings in the entry way of the facility; 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\342\200\231s roster, children files and staff files and observed the files to be complete.
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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/
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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.
During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Ji Kwon.