Routine inspection·June 10, 2025

On June 10, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Licensee Dantong Chen (S1) and explained the purpose of the visit. S1 and her two assistants (S2 and S3) were caring for six (three infants and three pre-k) children during today\342\200\231s visit. Another adult (S4) was also present on the upper level of the home. For today's visit, the facility is observed within capacity limits and ratios. LPA verified with the CDSS Background Check System that S1, S2, S3, and S4 have current criminal record clearances and are in eligible status. The facility license, Notifications of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were displayed on the wall. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on March 26, 2025, and documented in the facility log. Previous drills confirmed they had been conducted at least once every six months. The daycare areas consist of the entire in-law, including a living room, a bathroom, bedroom #1 #, bedroom #2, and the front part of the backyard on the lower level The off-limit areas consist of the entire upper level, the garage,the two garage storage rooms and the rear part of the backyard. S1 understands that off-limits areas may not be used for childcare during business hours. Off-limits areas are blocked off with a gated door to the upper level and a fence that blocks off the rear of the backyard. A health and safety inspection of the indoor and outdoor daycare areas found the home clean and well-ventilated. Hazardous materials were inaccessible to the children. The bathroom was sanitary and fully operational. The facility has a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, a carbon monoxide detector, and a smoke detector. See Page 2 Page 2 The daycare provides age-appropriate toys, furniture, and learning materials. Children's personal belongings have designated storage areas. Safety precautions include safety covers on electrical outlets and child safety locks on all cabinets. S1 confirmed that there is a firearm on the premises, and according to S1, the firearm and ammunition are both stored separately in locked boxes. The backyard is surrounded by a fence and free of debris. Outdoor play equipment is available for children to use and is in good condition. LPA did not find any pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the property. The facility provides lunch and snacks for its children. S1 reported that none of the children require prescribed medications. The facility provides cribs, sleeping mats, and cots for children to take naps in. The infants sleep in cribs, and the pre-k children sleep on cots or mats. LPA observed that sheets and blankets were available for the children. Infant mattresses are firm and equipped with appropriately sized sheets. All cribs are well-maintained and free of loose items that could pose safety risks . The facility provides sheets for the children in care, washing them on a weekly basis or as needed. The facility requires parents to supply blankets for their children. This item is laundered weekly by the facility. A childcare roster was made available for LPA's review. LPA confirmed that childcare insurance is up to date. A review of five children\342\200\231s files showed that all records were complete. This included emergency contact information and immunization records. Infant sleep logs for napping infants, which include the time and person checking on the infants, were reviewed and found to be completed. A review of S1\342\200\231s files showed that her Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certificate will both expire in August 2025. A review of S2 and S3 files showed that both Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certificates were current. See Page 3 Page 3 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. 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/ . 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. 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. During the exit interview, the licensee, Dantong Chen, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . There were no deficiencies cited at this time. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Dantong Chen.