ReadyRule: Public inspection record
OU, QINGMEI
License #434417923 · Santa Clara, CA
Pre-licensing visit · June 23, 2025
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Shine Yu conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection today at 8:35 am and met with applicant,
Qingmei
Ou.
LPA showed the applicant the badge and stated the purpose of this announced inspection. The applicant accompanied with LPA to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection to the Home. The applicant stated the Home operation schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. LPA inspected the following areas,
The on limit areas are Family room, living room, and bathroom 2. LPA observed fireplace in Family room which is inaccessible to children, barricaded with screen and book shelf. The off limit areas are Master room, bed room 2, 3 and garage which are inaccessible by locked doors. Kitchen entrance is barricaded by children protection gate. LPA observed a new purchased (TYPE: 3A 40 BC ) fire extinguisher in living room and smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway. (LPA test the detectors) The bathroom are clean and organized. All hazardous and toxic materials are kept in high cabin and inaccessible to the children. There are age-appropriate furniture and toys that appear to be safe and in good condition.
The outdoor play area is fenced and free from defects or dangerous conditions. LPA observed a set of dried fountain barricaded by fence next to living room entrance door. LPA reminded applicant needs to check if any water accumulation in case of raining day. Applicant stated will check constantly and she will add a wood board to cover the top. There are no pools and hot tubs observed in play yard.
LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family ChildCare Homes. The applicant has working telephone.
The Applicant Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is current and will expire Mar, 23, 2026. LPA stated will inform the applicant if Mandated Reporter Training in Mandarin is available. Applicant was reminded of the Pediatric First/CPR certificate needs to be renewed every two years.
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Applicant states there are no firearms in the home and there is no one smoke in the Home. LPA informed the Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced and documented at least once every 6 months.
LPA shares the regulation 102417, the home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA discussed with Applicant the requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, and heat related illnesses. Applicant states that a child will be isolated in the family room wait area if necessary due to illness, before pick up by child's parent.
Forms of discipline to be used by applicant are comforting/hugging, talking, and care. Applicant 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.
Applicant 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 states that currently she does not administer any medication to the children at this time.
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
.
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LPA reviewed with applicant
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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, Margarita Martinez
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
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, 06/11/2025, 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
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 in Mandarin with the Applicant, Qingmei Ou. LPA advised the applicant that a Large Family Child Care Home license will be approved pending Licensing Program Manager\342\200\231s review.