Routine inspection·August 19, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Huang met with Licensee, Yann-Chiou Kuo for an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to Licensee. LPA also observed two helpers and 12 day care day preschool children in the home during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee, her husband, and an adult son. A review of staff records on today indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12-month period. Licensee understands upon notice of the Department to remove an individual from the home, or to exclude an individual from the home, Licensee shall immediately remove the individual and prevent them from returning to the home or having contact with children in care. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed that the home appears clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. Temperature was measured at 69 degree F by thermostat on the wall. LPA observed no baby walker on the premises. LPA observed no stairs inside the home. The main area of the home is used for the day care are living room and a bathroom. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector, and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, kitchen, family room and the garage. LPA observed a fenced backyard and no bodies of water. Off limit areas outside the home: both side yards. Licensee owns the house, and has child care liability insurance under Assure. LPA observed Licensee and her assistants had CPR and First Aid certifications expiring since 2/2021. Licensee had submitted waiver requests and were on file, and wavier was posted on the wall. LPA observed a current roster of the children. The last drills were conducted on 08/12/2021. LPA reviewed all 12 children files mandated by the regulation including immunization records are maintained and up-to-date, and Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights is in each child\342\200\231s file. Facility Evaluation Report dated 08/19/2021 to be continued on next page: Facility Evaluation Report dated 08/19/2021 to be continued from previous page: Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. LPA reviewed safe sleep policies for the infants with the Licensee and provided Licensee "A Child Care Provider's Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 document as well as the most recent PIN 20-24-CCP for Infant SafeSleep and the requirement for checking and logging during the nap in every 15 minutes, including LIC 9227 for infants under one year old. More information can be founded at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing . LPA observed nap records for infants under two years old. LPA reviewed COVID-19 infection prevention guidance & self-assessment with licensee including her plans in place to protect and support staff, children, cleaning & hygiene implementation, health screening & social distancing practices, meal times and arrival & pickup procedures. LPA observed posters & visitor policy notice were posted at the front entrance. LPA advised that all children above 2 shall be taught to wear face masks, LPA observed all children were wearing masks. . LPA discussed AB 2231: Civil Penalty Updates effective July 1, 2017 with Licensee. A $500 immediate civil penalty and $100 per day violation until corrected is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. A $100 per day for each violation for Failure to Correct, and $250 immediately and $100 per day per violation until corrected for Repeat Violations. LPA discussed SB 792 Immunization Requirement with Licensee & her helper. LPA observed appropriate records for immunizations against measles, pertussis, and influenza for them in file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed with Licensee and her helpers. Licensee is not providing IMS at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htmLicensee will submit a plan of operation for IMS if in the future they provide any IMS to a child in care. LPA discussed Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. The training web site is available at: https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Licensee & her helpers requested to be exempted until Chinese version training material becomes available. No Deficiency was cited. Exit interview conducted with Licensee. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 D AYS.