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25 | On 4/24/25 at 11:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensees Zhijin Wang and Haiqin Chen. Mr. Wang arrived at the facility at approximately 11:40 pm and left for an appointment at approximately 1:00 pm. Mr. Wang also provided translation during exit interview via telephone. Also, present were helpers Xiao Li (left at 1 pm), Yukie Nishioka (left at 1 pm), and Min Zhang (arrived at 1 pm). Present were 11 daycare children, one of whom was under 24 months. Licensee states hours of operation are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 4-bedroom, 4-bath, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.
The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include the living room, dining room, bedroom #1, bathroom #2, and backyard. Off limits areas include the kitchen, bathroom #1, garage, storage area, and backyard side areas. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates (stairs and backyard areas) and lever locks. Stairs to the second floor were gated. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The home has a fully fenced, backyard play area available for outdoor activities. Outdoor play area has age-appropriate play equipment in good condition. The licensee understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. No body of water was observed during time of inspection.
There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via latches/locks. Adequate heating and ventilation is provided, and vents are installed in the ceilings. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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