Facility-requested visit·April 3, 2024

On April 3rd, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an unannounced Case Management- Licensee Initiated inspection. LPA was granted access by helper, Julieth Lopez. During todays inspection LPA met with Licensee, Zhonglin and Licensees son, Michael. LPA explained the reason for the inspection. On March 15th, 2024 San Bruno Regional office received a request from licensee to remove yard as an off limits area. Licensee has requested to add the back yard as space used by children which was previously marked as off limits. Present during today's inspection were Licensee, Adult son, Michael, and helper Julieth. Upon arrival, Helper was present with 4 children (3 infants and 1 preschool aged child). LPA spoke to Michael about proper postings and required documentation for staff and children. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm. There is working phone in the home. LPA toured in the inside and outside of the home. The off-limit areas of the home are: bedroom #2, unit #434, garage, back yard, side yard and partial of front yard. Licensee stated that back yard will only be used for children to cross into front yard. Disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that are dangerous to children were observed to be inaccessible. Equipment and toys were age appropriate and in good condition. Today during inspection, LPA inspected the yard requested to be added, the yard used and is fenced. The toys and play equipment were observed to be in good condition. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. LPA spoke to licensee about water faucet and pipes sticking out of ground in yard, LPA advised that they be covered. During inspection, licensee removed pipes and faucet. LPA also discussed the yard having primarily mud and dirt, Michael stated that they have purchased artificial grass that will be installed after the rain. Space has been approved for use. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Zhonglin, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. Licensee 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. As a result of this inspection, no deficiencies were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Zhonglin.