Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kate Huang met with licensee, Chen, Lin for an unannounced annual inspection as well as licensee's capacity increase request. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to her. Present were the licensee, licensee's father, one elementary school child during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00pm. LPA noted that licensee's initial license was granted on 10/02/2023, and therefore is legible for applying large family childcare home. The adults residing in the home are the licensee, licensee's spouse and licensee's father. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection with the licensee. Required materials were observed posted near the entrance. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The indoor and outdoor areas are all clean and orderly. The home has cooling, heating and ventilation for comfort of children. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee was reminded that all detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items should be inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. LPA observed a bassinet placed in the children\342\200\231s sleeping room. LPA reminded the licensee that bassinets are not approved for infant sleeping. Licensee removed the bassinet into off-limit area immediately. LPA observed licensee has current CPR and First Aid certification. Licensee stated that there are currently no other enrolled children and the elementary school-aged child who was present only attends occasionally. LPA reviewed this child's file. 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. LPA emphasized the regulation of free of loose blankets and objects to the 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. Licensee stated that she never provided medication to 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. A fire clearance granted from San Jose Fire Department was received on 07/15/2025: Fire clearance granted; no violations found. 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. Based on today's inspection, LPA advised the licensee, Chen, Lin that a large Family Child Care Home license will be approved pending on the management final review & approval. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.