The applicant living in the home has a cleared background check and can be present in the childcare facility. Applicant owns property consisting of a living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a Kitchen, and a backyard space. Applicant lives in the home with minor child. Days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Applicant plans to run a part time Backyard Discovery Program.

Day Care Areas: Living room, and Bedroom, Outdoor Classroom in Gazebo, and Backyard. Per applicant, she plans to utilize Bedroom as an isolation for sick/ill children.

Off-limit Areas: Bathroom, Backyard Area behind Gazebo

At approximately 9:30 AM, LPA and the applicant inspected the entire home for Health and Safety Hazards. The home is clean and orderly and has sufficient lighting and ventilation. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys and books for children. Per applicant since it is a part time program, there is no designated sleep time however if children wish to nap they can nap in available Bedroom on mats. LPA observed mats in closet near living room. Applicant plans to have parents wash any sheets or blankets weekly. All furniture and playthings were observed to be in repair. The facility has multiple dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home. LPA tested detector in living room area which was observed to be in working condition. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher 2A10 BC in kitchen area. All harmful objects, sharp objects, and toxins are stored in kitchen under sink with a child safety lock, and in off limits bathroom.

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The applicant must provide proof of control of property.

Per applicant, she plans to provide care to children of 2 to 5 years old(preschool). Per applicant, she has active liability insurance. Applicant plans to email LPA proof of insurance. LPA informed applicant that if childcare insurance is not purchased, each parent must be given the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). Applicant’s Pediatric First Aid CPR expires on 12/8/2026 and Mandated Reporter Training expires on 7/11/2025. Both certificates are valid, and copies have been submitted to the Department. Applicant was reminded that both certificates expire in two years.

LPA reviewed with the Applicant the LIC 311D; Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and all required postings such as License/Parent's Rights poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness checklist. In addition, the Entrance Checklist was also provided to the applicant. The applicant plans to have all the required posting on the wall next to her front door up the stair case. Per applicant, she is already aware of all required forms since she has been licensed for years prior to relocating.

License capacity regulations were also reviewed with applicant. LPA informed the applicant that a large license with a capacity of 12 to 14 children require an assistant to be present.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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, 12/5/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s 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 reminded that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.

The Applicant was encouraged to obtain a copy of regulations and current licensing forms through the Department's website at www.ccld.ca.gov. The Applicant was also reminded of Mandated Reporter Online Training for Child Care Providers (AB 1207) and the additional General Training, and both are available on www.mandatedreporteca.com.

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Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare 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 platform.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

- Obtain Fire Clearance for large license

-Proof of control of property emailed to LPA Gil at janet.gil@dss.ca.gov

-Proof of Liability Insurance

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Wan Yu Kuo (Alice). The report was signed by the Applicant, Wan Yu Kuo (Alice) and provided to her as a printed copy. This report will be kept in the facility file and available for public review upon request. Desk duty is available Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (650) 266-8800. Website for Forms and Regulations: www.cdss.ca.gov.