Routine inspection (3-year)·March 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua and Licensing Staff (LS) Youle Qi conducted an unannounced Random on-site inspection. LPA and LS was greeted by Licensee. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and provided LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. Upon entry LPA observed Ivy Li holding a child and assisting with day care. Per licensee and Ms. Li she was just came today to help because licensee said she wasn't feeling well. Ivy Li doesn't have fingerprint clearance on file. Ivy Li left the facility shortly. Licensee's 17 year old daughter assisted with day care, Licensee's spouse Chuncheng Wei was also present. LPA was guided to a tour by Licensee. This is a two-story home. The home consists of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. living room (primary child care area), family room, dining room, and kitchen. There are a total of 4 adults and 1 minor residing in the home. There were seven children (5 infants and 2 preschool age), in care during the inspection. The licensee was observed to be operating out of ratio by 1 infant and is exceeding the required limitations. Operating hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Licensing staff Youle Qi translated during this visit. All child care areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected to include the following: \302\267 Childcare areas: Living room (primary child care area and it's fenced in), fenced portion of the family room (use for meal time), hall bathroom and fenced portion of the backyard use for outdoor play. Licensee will walk children from day care area to the fenced portion of the family room, bathroom and backyard. \302\267 Off limit areas: Entire upstairs, downstair bedroom, kitchen, portion of the family room, dining area, laundry room, front yard, and garage. All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone, ventilation and heating. The licensee state that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee understands that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates it was fully charged but has not been serviced annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide dual detector in the walkway to kitchen were tested and were operable. Backyard is adequately fenced and there is no bodies of water on the premise. Per licensee, there is gun on the premise. Licensee stated the gun and bullets are in off limits upstairs bedroom. LPA and (LS) observed gun is in a the gun case but not locked and it's was next to the bed, the bullets are in the plastic container not locked, and was placed in the master bedroom closet. There are no dogs pets. There are age appropriate toys, equipment were observed for children. Posting requirements were observed to be posted at the time of inspection. Children Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home were reviewed. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Per licensee, IMS is not provided. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The licensee has proof of current pediatric first aid and CPR (expires: 3/2/2026). Licensee has not completed required mandated reporter training due to language barrier. Roster not available for review. Per licensee, Fire and Earthquake drills were conducted in February but did not document as required. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, There is a small trampoline, per licensee, only age 3 allowed to use individually. and any other item that falls into this category are not permitted in a family child care facility. INFANT CARE: The infant will sleep in the day care where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs will be available/observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). Cribs or play yard will not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the time of each 15-minute LIC 9227 Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/tion-process . Deficiencies cited on attached 809Ds. Upon receipt of this report documenting a substantiated complaint allegation and a Type A deficiency, the licensee shall do the following: 1. Post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. 2. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 3. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). 4. The Acknowledgement form (LIC 9224) must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form was provided during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with Dan Wang, licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. LS Youle Qi translated the entire report. .