Routine inspection·October 24, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Oscar Huang met with Licensee, Louise Siu for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to Licensee. Present were licensee, one helper, 7 preschoolers during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and her adult daughter. A review of staff records on 10/24/2023 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool. LPA observed licensee CPR and First Aid certifications which were expiring 7/2023. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drills log which is to be done at least once every six months. The last drills were conducted on 10/3/2023. LPA reviewed all 9 children files. Immunization records are maintained, up-to-date. LPA observed Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights is in each child\342\200\231s file. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understood 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS was submitted to the Department. LPA observed storage and medicine were current. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 . During the exit interview, the licensee, Louise Siu confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A deficiency was cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The report was discussed during the exit interview with Licensee, Louise Siu.