Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Morales conducted a Scheduled Pre- Licensing Visit and was met by Applicant Bobae Joo. Applicant states that three additional adults reside at the facility. All adults are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and have TB clearances. The facility's hours will operate Mon-Friday, 8am-6:00pm. Applicant has a working telephone and the phone number is (415)481-5611.
Applicant Bobae
Joo was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
Applicant Bobae Joo has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 or 14 children. The Applicant does not have liability insurance at this time and will issue Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282) until she obtains insurance coverage.
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) or (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
.
The Applicant completed the Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training in Winter 2024 which included Lead and Nutrition. Pediatric CPR/ First Aid training expires on 8/20/26. A copy of current TB test, flu, MMR, and Tdap vaccinations for the Applicant are on file. Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers expires on 8/21/2026. Future Mandated Reporter training for the Applicant, will not be required in the future, unless this training will be provided in the Applicant's first language.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility during today's inspection. The facility is a single story home. Inside the home, the children will have access to the kitchen, bathroom, front living room and the bedroom next to the living room. LPA observed a covered fireplace in the back living room. The children will use the first bedroom for isolation until parent pick up. The children will not have access to the back living room (except to exit to the backyard) and four bedrooms. There is fence securing the backyard. Children will have access to the backyard, except for the left side. The garage is off limits for children's use. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety & comfort. LPA observed portable cribs, age appropriate toys and furniture. LPA observed smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector and a Fire Extinguisher(2A10BC). No Bodies of water were observed.
The Applicant states that she does not smoke and understands that smoking is prohibited during day care hours. The Applicant states that she does not have any baby walkers/inclined sleepers in the home and understands that baby walkers/inclined sleepers are not allowed in the day care.
The Applicant stated that she will provided meal(s) to the children. The Applicant understands that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated.
The Applicant states that there are no firearms in the home. The Applicant has a first aid kit in the home, which also has a thermometer and sufficient emergency supplies.
Forms of discipline used by Applicant: redirecting and talking. The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including no corporal punishment. Supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, lead poisoning prevention, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed with the Applicant.
LPA reviewed with Applicant Bobae Joo, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted..
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with
Applicant Bobae Joo
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 Applicant Bobae Joo
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.
On this date, 8/8/2024,
the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
Applicant Bobae Joo
was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Bobae Joo.
Licensure is pending on the following:
1. Final review by Manager.