Routine inspection (multi-day)·June 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced Case Management-Annual Continuation inspection. LPA met with Director Jennifer Kwong and explained the reason for the inspection. LPA entered the facility at 2:16PM. Licensees Kamal Gill and Sukbindar Gill arrived at 2:16PM. The purpose of this inspection is to continue the Required 1 year inspection from 06/14/2023. LPA observed in at 2:32PM that there were 28 children present and two staff. Children were stating to wake up from nap at the time. A third staff walked in at 2:34PM. LPA discussed with Licensee Kamal Gill about the ratio and that ratio of 1 to 12 needs to be maintain once naptime is over. During today's inspection, LPA inspected the outside area and observed that additional tan bark has been placed around the play structure and climbing structure. The deficiency regarding resilient material has been cleared. LPA also reviewed four staff files during today's inspection. S-1 was present during today's inspection, but fingerprints are stating that is closed on the facility roster. S-1 has cleared fingerprints and was associated to the facility, but separated on 12/08/2022. S-1 is associated to Licensee's other facility. S-1's fingerprints were re-associated during today's inspection. LPA discussed with Licensee Kamal about checking the determination status of all her staff. As a result of this inspection, a Type A and Type B citation were issued. A civil penalty of $100 was assessed for caregiver background check. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Kamal Gill. A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days. -------------continuation of 809 dated 06/20/2023 page 1------------------ LPA Samantha Yip informed Licensee Kamal Gill that this report dated 06/20/2023 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Samantha informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/20/2023 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. Due to exposure, LPA informed Licensee that the Annual Inspection will continue and be completed at a later date.