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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

TRAN, ANDYLicense 4140052521 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 9:10am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Maria Olguin-Leon and Melissa Zaragoza met with applicant, Andy Tran to conduct a scheduled prelicensing relocation visit. LPAs explained the purpose of the inspection to applicant. Applicant submitted a relocation application to Regional Office on June 13, 2025. Applicant is currently licensed in main home, license #414003086 and has requested to relocate to ADU on same property with different address, which is currently licensed under #414005187. Present in ADU during today\342\200\231s visit was applicant and two assistants caring for 10 children (3 infants & 7 preschool age). Type A deficiency was issued today for unlicensed care, as ADU is currently licensed under another licensee. Per applicant, applicant lives in ADU, based on inspection, there is doubt applicant is residing in ADU. All adults present have a criminal background clearance. Applicant plans to provide care for children 18 mths \342\200\223 8 yrs. old. Hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:00am \342\200\223 5:30pm. LPAs inspected the indoors and outdoors of ADU for health and safety hazards. Applicant owns property where main home and ADU are located and listed under two separate addresses. LPAs observed ADU is one large room with a bathroom, the entire ADU will be used for daycare areas. LPA observed a childproof gate installed in hallway of entrance into ADU. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, sink, toilet and a cabinet with paint art supplies. LPAs observed a cabinet next to bathroom with a changing mat on top of cabinet with children\342\200\231s diapering supplies. LPA\342\200\231s reminded applicant to clean and disinfect diapering area after each use. ADU is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, sink and microwave. LPAs observed ADU has a separate front door entrance and side door of ADU leading into shared backyard. LPAs observed ADU to be clean and organized with proper lighting and ventilation. All electrical outlets are secured with childproof covers. ADU was equipped with cubbies for children to store their own personal belongings. Child size furniture, learning materials, age-appropriate toys and sleeping cots were observed in good condition. Parents will provide bedding for sleeping cots and will be sent home weekly for laundering. LPA\342\200\231s observed rugs in ADU to cushion and absorb falls. Per applicant, sleeping cots are cleaned and disinfected daily. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger are stored inaccessible to children behind child safety locked cabinets. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Cont. page 2... Page 2... Backyard is accessible through side door of ADU. The entire backyard is enclosed with a 5 ft wood fence and gate, main home and 2 ft wired fence. Backyard has a climbing/slide structure, climbing dome, ride on toys, playhouses, child size furniture, all in good condition. Patio deck provides shade to children in care and has child swings attached. Backyard flooring is cement and play structure flooring is sand to absorb and cushion falls. LPAs did not observe any spas, pools, or bodies of water Home is equipped with a dual working carbon monoxide/smoke detector. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2-A:10 B:C) in entrance hallway, which is easily accessible. LPA observed a first aid kit fully stocked with necessary supplies. Applicant uses a designated cell phone and is aware the cell phone must stay within the home during the day care hours. The isolation area for sick children will be in the outdoor patio with an assistant and away from other children. Applicants discipline policy will be redirection. LPAs reviewed the LIC311D, Records to Keep in Your Family Childcare Home, children\342\200\231s forms/ records, facility forms, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Applicant\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid certification expires 1/2027 and Mandated reporter expires 06/2026. LPAs and applicant discussed licensing regulations and the capacity requirements. Any children under 10 years of age that live in the home will be counted in overall capacity. LPAs reminded applicant they must be present at home 80% of operating hours. Applicant plans to provide meals for children in care, which will include a morning snack, lunch and dinner. LPAs discussed sanitation and allergies with applicants. LPAs reminded Applicant to label all food brought from home. Applicant understands the required emergency disaster drills are to be conducted and documented at least once every six months. Applicant understands that the use of baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not to be used for children in care. Smoking is prohibited inside a Family Childcare Home. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Cont. page 3... Page 3... The applicant provided proof of control of property. 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) or (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 . LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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. On this date, 06/16/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Page 4... Page 4... Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the meeting conducted on 03/20/2025, applicant was reminded: Applicant is the main provider for the licensed ADU. Applicant\342\200\231s substitute cannot be another licensed provider. If Applicant (or substitute) is working alone in licensee's ADU home, licensee (or substitute) must operate within capacity limits of a small, licensed family childcare home. Applicant will have their own designated staff; no sharing of staff will be allowed with staff working in ADU. only in case of emergency. A pplicant understands there will be separate entrances for daycares. Applicants\342\200\231 daycare entrance will be the main entrance into ADU. Applicant cannot engage in outside employment that may directly or indirectly infringe applicant's ability to be the primary caregiver in their family childcare home(ADU) Applicant is the only individual responsible and liable for everything that occurs in the ADU. Applicant understands children enrolled with licensee shall not commingle with children enrolled in main home. Applicant understands there shall be a rotation schedule between both daycares for outdoor shared space. Rotation schedule shall be submitted to the licensing office. Applicant understands all enrolled children files must be kept in the ADU and not kept in the main home. Applicant understand all adults living or working in the ADU must be fingerprint cleared and associated to ADU Applicant must live in the ADU. Applicant must be present 80% of operating hours, per day. Applicant must be aware of the department\342\200\231s regulations. Applicant must have their own current working phone number the department can reach during operating hours. Applicant stated they understood and are aware of the importance to be in compliance with all licensing regulations. Cont. Page 5... Page 5... LPA\342\200\231s reminded applicant of the following: Applicant must use their own facility number for advertising purposes. Applicant understands ADU and Main home daycares cannot advertise as one facility and must advertise as separate facilities. Applicant was also reminded about capacity limits and ratios for a large family day care home. LPAs reminded applicant that an assistant must be present when operating as a large license. LPAs reminded applicant when an assistant is not present, applicant must operate within capacity limits of a small family child care home. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPAs issued a type A deficiency due to unlicensed care being provided in ADU by applicant. See LIC809D for additional information. LPA\342\200\231s Olguin-Leon and Zaragoza informed applicant, Andy Tran that this report dated October 15, 2025, document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Olguin-Leon and Zaragoza informed the applicant, Andy Tran, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated October 15, 2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. This report is public and can be reviewed. Prior to recommendation for approval of relocation - Pending management additional review and approval Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Andy Tran. Appeal rights were provided to applicant.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102357(a)(2)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not comply with the section cited above in applicant was observed providing care to children in ADU, which is unlicensed to the applicant., which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 15, 2025 inspection of TRAN, ANDY?

This was a other inspection of TRAN, ANDY on October 15, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to TRAN, ANDY on October 15, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not comply with the section cited above in applicant was observed ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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