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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

KUANG, KARENLicense 3840016591 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yee conducted an Annual inspection today. The purpose of the visit was explained. Present at the facility are licensee, Karen, helper, and 8 children (2 infants). The total enrollment is 8 children. The facility personnel summary report was reviewed with Karen and she said it's correct. The current residents are Karen, her husband, their son, daughter-in-law, mom and dad. All adults living at the facility have fingerprint clearance. Daycare areas are (lower level): play areas, kitchen, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom and backyard . The remaining areas of the home are off-limits. The licensees CPR, 1ST AID is current until 01-21-2026. LPA observed the home is clean orderly and properly ventilated. A fire extinguisher is size 2A10BC. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are available. There are no bodies of water such as a swimming pool and/or hot tub in the home. Electrical outlets have child protective covers in place making them inaccessible to children. Chemicals, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items of this nature are made inaccessible to children. Kitchen/Bathroom cabinets/drawers have child protective locks in place making all sharp objects or toxic household items inaccessible to children. First aid supplies are available for children. Disciplinary policy was discussed with Licensee today. The home has age-appropriate toys and equipment available for the children in care. The facility provides meals. The last fire drill was conducted on 01-05-24. LPA discussed the Mandated Reporter Training, AB1207 that was effective on 1/1/2018. All staff must take the training and keep the certificate on file. The training needs to be renewed once every 2 years. Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training, AB1207. Licensee AB1207 is current until 10-28-25. https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 Licensee, Karen was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee, Karen, 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karen. Licensee was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov

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.

  • 102421(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 25, 2024 inspection of KUANG, KAREN?

This was an inspection of KUANG, KAREN on January 25, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KUANG, KAREN on January 25, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety ..."

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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