Routine inspection·March 21, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mok conducted an unannounced annual inspection today. LPA met with the licensee, Sumi Lee Levy, and a helper who has fingerprint clearance. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to her. 6 preschoolers were playing in the backyard upon LPA's arrival. The facility is a Korean Immersion facility. The daycare's entrance is on the left side of the garage. The facility is called "DOREMI KIDS", and the operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The licensee rents and lives with her 2 minor children in this 2-stories single-family house that has two bedrooms, 1 bath, a living room, a dining room, and a Kitchen on the second floor; one bedroom, one bath, a playroom, a backyard and a garage on the ground level . The daycare areas are on the ground level including two playrooms, a bathroom, and a backyard. The off-limit areas are the entire upper level and a garage. LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. The facility was clean and in order, the temperature and lighting were adequate and toxins and harmful objects were made inaccessible to the children There was a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid supplies available in the facility. There were the right amount of hooks for the children to hang their personal belongings in the entrance hallway. There were plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, learning materials, and children's furniture that were in good condition and repaired, The children's bathroom was clean. All the toxins and harmful objects were made inaccessible to the children. There was a small food preparation area. The lower sink cabinet in the food preparation area was free of harmful objects. All the electrical outlets were covered. Mats were used for napping. The outdoor play area was completely fenced. LPA didn't observe any harmful objects in the yard. There were some outdoor toys, slide structures, ride-on-toys, and play structures with soft cushioning underneath to prevent injury, The facility had no guns, weapons, or pets. The facility provides Breakfast, & PM snacks to the children only. The children have brought their lunch to school daily. Their lunches are kept in their bags in the children's storage area. Per Sumi, there were no children on special medication. LPA reviewed the staff and children files and obtained a copy of the current children's roster from the facility during the inspection. The helpers had current CPR/FIRST AID training, which will expire in 7/2024. The facility has conducted the disaster drills bi-weekly. continues in LIC809C Criminal Record Clearance - Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in 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. Safe Sleep - 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-andresources/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 PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Licensee 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. Megan’s Law - During the exit interview, Sumi Lee Levy, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Notice of Site Visit - A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit Interview - Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sumi Lee Levy.