Routine inspection·April 4, 2024

On April 4, 2024 @ approx. 8:50 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee, Satoe Kaneko for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present today was Licensee, one helper, licensees\342\200\231 spouse, licensees two minor children, helper\342\200\231s minor child and 8 children (1 infant, 6 preschoolers, and 1 school age). At approx. 9:05 am, LPA observed helper with no criminal background clearance and observed facility is operating over capacity limits. These are an immediate risk to children in care. Two type A violation were issued today for this deficiency. Hours of operation are Monday\342\200\223 Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00pm. LPA and Licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. Day Care Areas: Living room/Dining room, kitchen and hallway bathroom and backyard. Off Limits Areas: All bedrooms and garage. Hallway is equipped with childproof gate and kitchen is equipped with a childproof gate between kitchen and living room. Fireplaces is properly barricaded with a desk and play kitchen. Home is well light and has proper ventilation. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are equipped with childproof locks. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. All electrical outlets are equipped with childproof outlets. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size furnishings, learning material, and sleeping mats. Half of the living room is equipped with foam flooring to cushion falls. There is a piano located in living room behind couches. LPA observed backyard to have ride on toys, LPA advised licensee to provide a variety of toys for outside play. Outdoor backyard has a cement patio. Backyard is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. There are no spas, pools, or other bodies of waters. Home is equipped with a smoke detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA did not observe a carbon monoxide detector. Isolation area for ill children will be in dining room and away from other children and supervised. First aid kit is fully stocked with supplies. Licensee uses a cell phone on the premises. Per licensee there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Parents provides sheets for sleeping mats and are washed weekly or when soiled. LPA discussed the importance of keeping sleep logs for all children under the age of 2 yrs olds, licensee understood and will document sleeping logs. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA reviewed 8 children\342\200\231s records. Children\342\200\231s files included LIC282. LPA reminded Licensee to keep children\342\200\231s record up to date and easily accessible. Licensee did not have children\342\200\231s roster available. Licensee CPR/FA expires 07/2024. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires 03/2025. Licensee provides Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snacks for some children in care and some children bring their own meals. LPA reminded Licensee to label children's food/bottles brought from home. LPA observed Childcare License and Parent's rights posted at entrance of home. Per licensee last emergency drill was conducted on 12/2023, LPA reminded Licensee to properly document drills. 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/ . The Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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. LPAs 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. 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 . 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, Satoe Kaneko confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 04/02/2024. **See 809D page for deficiencies cited against the facility today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1** Two Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiencies were issued today. Licensee is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and all Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 Deficiencies cited, to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 shall be maintained in all Children's files. Cont. Page 4... Page 4... A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Satoe Kaneko.