Routine inspection·August 15, 2022

On August 15th, 2022 @ 10:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright met with licensee Poornima Kulkarni for an Unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. There were 9 preschool children and fingerprint cleared assistant Surekaha Pingle present during today's inspection. Hours of operation are 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday. LPA toured the faculty to conduct a health and safety inspection. The 2 story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of children in care. The isolation area is the sun room which is a section away from other children in care. On limit areas include: Living/Family room which are both used as Daycare rooms, Dining/snack room area, bathroom, sun room and backyard. Off-limits areas include: Entire second level of home, kitchen and garage The off limits are and will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates and visual supervision. There is a gate present at the bottom of the stairs to prevent access to the upper level of the home. There are no pools hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during todays inspection . LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. The home has a fully charged 210ABC fire extinguisher, 2 working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, mobile /landline telephone. There is a fireplace in that is blocked and inaccessible to children in care. Per licensee there are no firearms in the home. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. See LIC809 -C for continuance LPA requested and reviewed the files of nine (9) children in care. The children's files contained, Parents rights, medical consent forms and identification and emergency contacts. The facility roster was review and copies were obtained. The licensee conducts fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last was conducted on 4/4/2022. The licensee has a current CPR/First aid certificate which expires on 3/20/2023. Mandated Reporter training is current and was completed on 8/21/2021. The licensee is in ratio today. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. No IMS provided at this facility . For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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)/ (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 California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. The licensee was provided information regarding effects of Lead Exposure and testing requirements(Assembly Bill 2370) 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. There are no deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Poornima Kulkarni