Routine inspection·January 22, 2025

At 1:35PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz and Mandeep Kaur were let into the facility by an Assistant Rosa Mary Garay to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival, present for this inspection was two assistants(S1 &S4) with 10 children. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with an assistant(S1). Days and hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM. At 01:53PM, Head teacher(S2) arrived at the facility. At 02:12PM, Licensee, Lewis Chi arrived at the facility. Facility: The ON LIMIT AREAS are playrooms 1, 2, and 3, daycare bathroom, and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are bedrooms 1-3, master bathroom, kitchen, washer/dryer area, storage area, garage, and side yard. The ISOLATION AREA is playroom 2. The home is a single story home . LPAs observed two children(C1&C2) in playyards in offlimit bedroom #1. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. Licensee states that there are no firearms in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. ***Page 1 of 4*** Care and Supervision : There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. The play yards used for infant napping do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. LPAs observed mattresses in both playyard are small, therefore not made specifically made for the size of the play yard. Each infant\342\200\231s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. LPA, Luz observed a loose object on a play yard while a child was in the playyard. Each infant under 12 months of age has an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan maintained in the file signed and dated by the infant\342\200\231s authorized representative. Licensee was reminded of infant sleep checks every 15 minutes that notate any signs of distress are maintained in their file. Licensee uses redirection as a form of discipline. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Also, discussed with the Licensee was isolation of sick children, supervision of children, staffing ratio and capacity, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for an assistant/substitute. Records: The Licensee CPR is expired. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 2/12/25. Licensee was reminded of Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee\342\200\231s immunization is on file. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months, last drill was on 10/16/24. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. LPA Luz reviewed six (6) children files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights(LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization records. Based on records review, two children (C1&C2) out of six(6) children are missing immunizations records, ID and emergency information and a child (C4) is missing Parents rights receipt(LIC 995). ***Page 2 of 4*** LPA, Luz reviewed four (4) staff files for the following records: Employee rights(LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), and required training. Based on records review, Staff (S2) is missing immunization records. Staff(S4) has eligible fingerprint clearance but not associated to this facility. 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 . 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. 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/ . ***Page 3 of 4*** 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 Lewis Chi confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 1/21/25. During today's inspection, seven Type B deficiencies are issued. Deficiencies are notated on attached 809-D and appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Lewis Chi. ***Page 4 of 4 End of Report***