Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alma Castro conducted an unannounced Case Management - Legal/Non-Compliance for the purpose of ensuring the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Code of Regulations, Health and Safety Codes, Written Directives and Stipulation and Waiver; and Order CDSS No. 6622234101, ordered 03/24/2023. LPA informed Licensee the purpose of the visit and reminded Licensee that during the Tolling of Probationary Period, which will end on or about February 2028, licensee shall be in full compliance with all statutes, regulations or written directives related to the employment or presence in a licensed facility.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 06/24/2025 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Facility Day care hours are 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas of the facility. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of child safety gate(s). The childcare area consists of the living room which is accessed through the front door and sliding glass doors leading to outdoor area. The children walk through the living room to the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare room. There is at least one working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are firearms in the facility. The LPA reminded the licensee that when firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition per CCR 102417(g)(4)(C).There is no fireplace and/or an open-faced heater in the facility. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. During today’s inspection LPA verified there is a working phone service. Licensee stated they use the backyard as an outdoor play area. The backyard play area was inspected and is free from hazards. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed. LPA observed 0 infants from 0-12 months, but one will be enrolling by 08/2025. LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s file. The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires in 01/2027.

Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee and any adult working with children were reviewed and within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. (If Licensee’s primary/preferred language is not English/Spanish: Due to language barriers, Licensee is exempt from taking the Mandated Reporter training due to the training is not available in Chinese (Mandarin) language.)

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The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. Last earthquake drill was conducted on 04/25/2025. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance.

The licensee understands they must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. Licensee does/does not have lead training Certificate. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee.

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The following electronic links were also provided:

English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf

Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf

AAP:https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative

Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials

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.

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Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jannie Wu.

The meeting was conducted using Focus Interpreting - Translator ID: 98478632 assisted with translating discussion and report from English to Mandarin (Chinese).

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