Routine inspection·August 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kate Huang met with Licensee, Liu, Qing for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to Licensee. Present were licensee, her husband, an assistant, 3 infants and 5 preschooler during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her spouse. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home with the licensee during today\342\200\231s inspection. Required posting materials were observed outside the entrance of the home. LPA noted that there were sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment available for the daycare children. The home was clean, orderly, and well-organized. The home has central heating, cooling, and proper ventilation to ensure the comfort of the children. Indoor furniture and equipment were observed to be age-appropriate, in good condition, and free of sharp edges, loose parts, or pointed objects. No disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, or other hazardous items were observed to be accessible to children. The bathroom used by the children was in proper working condition, with clean and operable toilets and faucets. The facility\342\200\231s outdoor area is enclosed with appropriate fencing. LPA observed that the outdoor play equipment is age-appropriate and in good condition. LPA observed that the licensee, her husband, and the assistant all have current CPR/First Aid certifications and mandated reporter training certificates. Additionally, LPA noted a current roster of children and a fire and disaster drill log, which is required to be completed at least once every six months. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 03/04/2025. LPA reviewed the files of six children present, as well as the files of the licensee and staff. All required documents were present for both the children and staff. Infants have individual sleep plans. LPA checked the 15-minute sleep logs. LPA also reviewed the liability insurance, which is valid until 04/29/2026. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The licensee confirmed that there are no weapons present in the home. 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 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA 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. The licensee stated that they are not currently providing medications to the children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Liu, Qing.