Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Navar conducted a visit for the purpose of a 3 Year Inspection. At 8:40AM LPA observed licensee Jung Song caring for 3 children and 4 infants inside the living room area. Assistant Byung was in the kitchen. The licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day care hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
During today’s inspection, LPA toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. The facility is a two-story home. Off limits areas are the kitchen, family room, entire upstairs, and laundry room made inaccessible by means of baby safety gates. The childcare area consists of 1 bedroom next to the front door, living room, 1 bedroom at the end of hallway, and one bathroom located in the hallway next to back bedroom, and backyard. Licensee stated she uses all the day-care rooms.
The facility has a fireplace inside the living room that is inaccessible to children by the means of a wooden panel. There is a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and a fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Last fire/disaster drill documented on 1/18/2024. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections.
The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). The licensee stated, they use the back yard for outdoor play, LPA inspected the back yard, and it was found to be incompliance. There are no bodies of water at the facility.
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The licensee has a current roster of children in care. 6 children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. LPA provided licensee a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. Licensee stated she has no children under 12 months old at this time. During records review the 15-minute sleep log was not present in 3 infants files for LPA to review. Licensee stated she does not have 15-minute sleep log.
The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 9/25/2024. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee reviewed and within compliance.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Licensee and Assistant Byung were in compliance.
The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care for and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization's, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training.
CCLD website
www.ccld.ca.gov
was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
in order to receive quarterly updates. The licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee.
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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
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Jung Song 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 Jung Song 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 22-02- 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/
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Licensee Jung Song was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
Licensee Jung Song was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.
In the areas that were evaluated,1 Type B deficiency was observed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. See LIC 809D page for deficiencies.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jung Song and Korean Translator 3157860 Yeeun Jang
. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with postal requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Jung Song, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.
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