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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304313977
Report Date: 04/24/2023
Date Signed: 04/24/2023 01:32:07 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/24/2023 01:32 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:CHO, MITCHELL & SARAHFACILITY NUMBER:
304313977
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Sarah Mitchell, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted an onsite unannounced Annual inspection and in response to licensee’s request for a capacity increase. LPA met with licensee Sarah Cho, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today’s inspection, Licensee’s two assistants Jayeon Shim and Hwa Yeon Lee were also present. LPA observed five children in the designated daycare area. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Licensee stated there are currently two adults and one minor child living in the home. Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Licensee was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The facility is a three-story home with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room, family room, den, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, patio (second floor), backyard, and garage. Applicants have designated the 1st floor (den, one bedroom, one bathroom), kitchen (located on the 2nd floor), and backyard, as part of the day-care. Applicants have designated one bedroom, one bathroom, dining room, family room, and balcony (located on the 2nd floor), the entire 3rd floor (two bedroom, two bathrooms, and laundry room), as off limit areas. Applicants have placed a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to the second and third floor, ensuring the stairs and off limit areas are inaccessible to children in care, during operation hours. Applicants acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas. Control of property was verified by LPA during today’s inspection. Applicants have a cell phone that is used for childcare. Applicants were informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicants were informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHO, MITCHELL & SARAH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313977
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023
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The facility does not have a fireplace. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. There are no bodies of waters on the premises. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care and LPA did not observe any. The licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged.

Licensee uses the back yard for children's outdoor activities. The back yard is appropriately fenced. LPA observed play equipment to be safe and free of hazards.

Per licensee, she provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner for the children. LPA reminded licensee, that if food is not provided and food is brought from the children’s homes; container shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated.



Licensee and assistants’ Mandated Reporter Training is current. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aide are current for the licensee and assistant and expires 02/24, 02/25, and 02/25 respectively.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed. In the areas reviewed the children’s files, C#1 did not have proof of immunizations in file.



Facility representative 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.


The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov facility representative may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update from www.ccld.ca.gov and select Receive Important Updates link.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHO, MITCHELL & SARAH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313977
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023
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Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm) were provided. The facility representative was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.

Fire clearance granted on 03/28/2023.

The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Immunizations 102418(g) (see LIC 809D). Operation of Family Child Care Home 102417(g)(9)(A) Technical Assistant was issued due to licensee did not document disaster drills with children.

A new license for operating a Large Family Child Care Home shall be issued upon receipt of correction of deficiency and final review, if additional information is needed, licensee shall be contacted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: CHO, MITCHELL & SARAH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313977
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023
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An Inspection and exit interview were completed with facility representative. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights was 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.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacy Torrence
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
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Created By: Stacy Torrence On 04/24/2023 at 12:47 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: CHO, MITCHELL & SARAH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313977

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
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CCR
102418(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C#1 did not have proof of inmmunication records in file which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/28/2023
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Per licensee, she will email a copy of C1 immunization records to LPA by above POC due.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Stacy Torrence
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023


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