Routine inspection·April 24, 2023

On April 24, 2023 at approximately 1:25pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with licensee, Jing Cao-Read, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included licensee, licensee's assistant, licensee's spouse and 8 enrolled children (2 infants and 6 preschool age children). Licensee is a large family child care home and is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All adults living and/or working in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. With licensee, LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in day care areas. Main entrance through facility is through side gate located on right side of home. Families are to enter through side gate of home, through backyard. The day care areas operate on the ground level of the home only. The DAY CARE AREAS are the main classroom, nap room, kitchenette, bathroom #1 and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the garage and entire second level of the home. Off limit areas are made inaccessible with child safety gates and/or child safety door knobs. LPA observed home to be in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There were a variety of toys and equipment that were in good working condition. LPA observed cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals to be stored inaccessible behind child safety locked cabinets. LPA observed accessible cabinets in day care areas to not have any hazardous materials. Electrical outlets in day care areas are properly barricaded by furniture and/or located in high areas of wall. Bathroom for children's use was observed to be clean and in proper working condition. Bathroom is equipped with appropriate toileting equipment and appropriate sanitation products. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) LPA observed home is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kid, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher and a working phone on site. Phone number listed for licensee is current. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Entire outdoor area is enclosed with an at least 4 ft. high fence. Outdoor area includes stairs that were observed to be properly barricaded and made inaccessible to day care children. Outdoor area is equipped with a variety of age appropriate toys and materials that were in good condition. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on the property. LPA reviewed eight children's records. Children's files have a record of emergency identification information on file. All staff present have a CPR certification that is current. Licensee's CPR certification will expire 02/2025. Licensee's staff have proof of required immunizations that were made available for review. Last emergency disaster drill was conducted 02/09/2023. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged. Licensee maintains a child care roster that was made available for LPA's review. Required licensing documentation was observed to be properly posted and made available for review. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every 2 years and all staff whom directly work with children must complete training. Licensee was reminded, as of September 1, 2016, all Staff and Volunteers must provide proof of immunization against pertussis, measles, and influenza, or qualifies for an exemption, pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.622. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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-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. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jing Cao-Read.