Routine inspection·April 20, 2022

On April 20 th , 2022 @ 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) April Wright and Briana Plumboy, met with licensee Komal Chhatrapati for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL RANDOM INSPECTION. Present for this visit was 4 infant, 6 preschool age children, and licensee's fingerprint clear and associated husband Mehul Chhatrapati and the licensee's fingerprint cleared assistant Mamta Patel. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 6:00pm. ON LIMITS: Entire first floor, backyard (excluding garage located on the first floor). OFF LIMITS: Entire second floor, garage. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The home is a two story home with an outdoor play area that is fenced. The stairway has child safety gates in place at the top and bottom of the stairs. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs, or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. The home has a fully charged 3A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The licensee and assistant Mamta Patel have current CPR and First Aid certificates which were completed on 10/15 & 10/16/2021. The licensee's mandated reporter training was completed on 1/29/2022 and assistant Mamta Patel's mandated reporter training is complete, and she received a certificate of completion on 2/15/2022. The licensee and assistant Mamta Patel have proof of the provider immunization's. The fireplace is screened with a glass door to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 12/10/2021. LPA Wright requested and reviewed the files of 10 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 has current day care insurance and is in ratio today. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. There are No IMS provided at this home. 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. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. 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) LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations with licensee and discussed Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. 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 childcare 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. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov There are no deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was review with licensee Komal Chhatrapati .