Routine inspection·June 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Huang met with Licensee, Wei-Chen Chang for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to Licensee. Present were licensee, two helpers, and 12 preschoolers during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home is Licensee and her husband. A review of staff records on 06/21/2023 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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 one helper has current CPR and First Aid certifications which are expiring 08/2024. 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 03/03/2023. LPA reviewed all 12 children files. Immunization records are maintained and up-to-date, and updated in form PM 286. 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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: https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . No deficiency was cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The report was discussed and verbally translated into Chinese during the exit interview with Licensee, Wei-Chen Chang.