Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/2/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA)Anna Morales conducted an Inspection in response to a request for an Increase Capacity for a Large Family Day Care(12 capacity), and during the inspection, LPA conducted an ANNUAL inspection. Fire Clearance was granted on 9/25/25. The facility's hours are Mon-Friday, 8am-6:00pm. Licensee stated that the only adults residing at the facility are her and her husband. Also, present were a total six children(three infants over 12 months and three preschool aged children) under the supervision of two staff and the Licensee. Licensee stated that she provides lunch and snacks to the children.
Licensee 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.
LPA observed the required posting posted on the entrance wall:
Facility's License, Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist.
LPA conducted a tour of the facility with the Licensee.
The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe with heating and ventilation for safety & comfort. LPA observed portable cribs with fitted sheets. LPA observed smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector and a Fire Extinguisher(2A10BC). LPA did not observe baby walkers or baby bouncers/inclined sleepers in the home.
Off
limit areas in the home are: kitchen, dining room, four bedrooms, one bathroom, a portion of the left side of the backyard, and the garage. There are no stairs inside the home. Children will have
access
to: two living rooms, one bedroom and the backyard. Licensee stated that she does not have any weapons in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are all inaccessible to children.
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 [or facility representative] 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.
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ncidental 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/
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LPA reviewed a random selection of children's file and observed that parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification forms are in each file. LPA observed that
Staff was conducting the 15 minutes sleep log for the infants,
Licensee and Staff files were reviewed for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and influenza (or statement declining influenza). Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file.
Staff's Mandated Reporter training is being waived due to language barrier.
LPA was reminded that the Requirement of a Large Family Day are the following:
12 children
-No more than 4 infants (birth to 24 months) and 8 older
children over the age of 2 with a Qualified Assistant (14 years of age or older)
, When there isn't a qualified assistant, providers must follow Small Family Child Care home regulations.
Licensee did not obtain Landlord Consent to care more than 12 children at this time. LPA informed Licensee that in the future the Landlord does issue consent, Licensee will submit a new application for an increase of capacity to 14 children.
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 Bobae Joo confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. LPA recommends Approval for a a Large Family Day Care.
No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. One Technical Violation was issued. Notice of Site was issued and must be posted for 30 days in a visible location. Appeal Rights was issued.