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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

JOHNSTON, YUKARILicense 3043135141 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An annual inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aiddee Nunez. LPA met with licensee\342\200\231s assistants and census was taken. The licensee was out running errands and arrived at the facility at 10:11am. There were 6 children which included 2 infant age children and 4 preschool age children in day care area. The license was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. 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. Currently there are 4 adults including the licensee and no minor children living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee's assistant toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and locked doors. The child care area consist of the foyer, bonus room, dining room, and living room which is accessed through the front door. The children walk through the entrance hallway to access the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the foyer and bonus room the day care areas. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace iin the living room screened by a metal cover and locked with zip ties and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated they use the backyard as an outdoor play area. The backyard play area was inspected and it was found to be in compliance. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Page 1 of 3 The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700) and found to be not in compliance. LPA observed 2 infants from 0-12 months. 2 out 2 files did not have the LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in the children\342\200\231s files. Two licensee's assistant Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 3/2/2027. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee\342\200\231s assistant does not have proof of immunization against pertussis, and measles, and influenza (or written declaration to decline). The immunization for Staff#3 had proof of their immunization from Japan. 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. 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 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 and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Page 2 of 3 CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. The licensee was informed of the Important Updates available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates link A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the licensee. The following electronic links were also provided: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard \302\267 Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping \302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 102425(c) Infant Safe Sleep An exit interview was conducted with Yukari Johnston. 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. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. End of Report. Page 3 of 3

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

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What happened during the August 7, 2025 inspection of JOHNSTON, YUKARI?

This was an inspection of JOHNSTON, YUKARI on August 7, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to JOHNSTON, YUKARI on August 7, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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