Follow-up·March 16, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Macias conducted an announced virtual platform/ Facetime Increase of Capacity Inspection. The LPA met with the Ming Chen and disused the nature of today's inspection. The Licensee recently submitted an application for an increase of capacity. The Licensee is currently licensed to provide care for up to 8 children, and wishes to obtain a large license to provide care for up to 14 children. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Prior to today's inspection LPA Macias received an approved fire clearance from San Jose Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention. The STD 850 states inspected facility: approved for child care use in living room, family room, and dining area. Backyard is approved for child care use. Todays census is 6 (3 infants, 3 preschool age). The Licensee and her adult son Joseph Chung are the only adult who reside in the home. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid are current, and expire October 2021. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home via Facetime during today's inspection. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's Inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 03/09/2021. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe a wall heater in the home (central heat). LPA observed a securely barricaded fireplace in the home. Off limit areas of the home: all bedrooms, and garage. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA did not observe a body of water. The Licensee states that he does not have weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, and other similar items are out of reach and inaccessible to children. Licensee states that he does not administer medications at this time. The LPA also reviewed the Child Care Program COVID-19 Self-Assessment check list with the Applicant. LPA also went over safe sleep for infants: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping. \302\267 Use a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress. \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib. \302\267 Keep all items out of the crib or play yard. \302\267 Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them. \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping. A review of staff records on March 16, 2021 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 reminded Applicant 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. A $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA conducted an exit interview with the Licensee via Facetime and advised that a Large Family Child Care Home license will be issued pending current CPR & First Aid certificate, as well as management approval. A copy of this report was provided to the Licensee via email.