Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/15/2026, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh. At 12:30 PM, observed licensee and 2 assistants, caring for a total of 14 children, which included 12 preschools and two (2) school-age children who were napping. The licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/15/2026, 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 four (4) adults, including the licensee, and zero (0) minor children living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas of the facility, sketch LIC 999 as accessible to childcare children. This is a two-story home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. License has placed a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to the 2
nd
floor, ensuring it is inaccessible to children in care. Off-limits areas are made inaccessible using baby gates, door knobs, or latches. Licensee stated that OFF-LIMITS areas include: all bedrooms 2
nd
floor, kitchen, garage, front yard (no fence), one side yard, storage, and backyard shed. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas.
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NDOOR INSPECTION:
The childcare area consists of the childcare room, accessible through the front door. The children use the restroom adjacent to the childcare room. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
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OUTDOOR INSPECTION
: The playground was enclosed by a fence. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the outdoor activity area was well-maintained and free of any observable hazards. Children will be able to have outside play in the enclosed backyard. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation, furnishings, and equipment. There were no bodies of water or pets at the facility during the inspection.
LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2866 regarding in-ground swimming pool safety requirements and provided licensee PIN 25-01-CCP Chaptered Legislation Affecting Childcare Facilities.
There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, 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. The facility does have a fireplace in the family room behind the bookshelf. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. The Licensee is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 12/19/2025. LPA verified there is a working telephone service and cellular. The licensee stated that they use the backyard for outdoor play. LPA inspected the backyard and found it to be in compliance. There are no bodies of water, and the pets in the facility.
The licensee has 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), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), and Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights (LIC995A). The licensee stated no infant was enrolled in daycare.
The licensee\342\200\231s and assistant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 1/3/2028. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states that 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 and measles for licensees was reviewed and in compliance.
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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. Their mandated reporter training certificate expired on 01/04/2028.
The licensee does have a current roster of children in care of 5 children records for children present during the LPA inspection time. 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), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. The licensee stated that there is an Zero infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log for infants. 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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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
CCLD website
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing
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. 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. Continued page 4.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Kwon, Yong Jin, 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 [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.
Licensee Kwon, Yong Jin, 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.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
Licensee Kwon, Yong Jin 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.
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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In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
During the exit interview, the Kwon, Yong Jin confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. End of The Report.