Routine inspection·July 28, 2025

On 07/28/2025 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jialing “Julianne” Zhu met with licensee Anju Tripathi for an unannounced required inspection . Upon arrival, LPA provided licensee a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The facility is a single-story home. Also residing in the home are two (2) fingerprint-cleared family members and one (1) minor child. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection in the on-limits areas only. The facility’s current hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Ratio/Capacity: The facility operates as a large Family Child Care Home licensed with a capacity of 14 children. At the time of the inspection, there were 5 children (4 infants and 1 preschool-age) in care. One (1) fingerprint-cleared assistant was present. The licensee is within ratio and in compliance with capacity regulations today. UPDATED On-limit Areas (accessible by children in care): The on-limit areas are the bedroom at the back of the home (main daycare room), living room, hallway bathroom, and side yard. The isolation area for sick children is the living room. The inside of the home is observed to be clean and orderly, with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed there are ample safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to children. The fireplace in the living room has been made inaccessible to children with a glass screen. The outdoor play area is the side yard, which is completely fenced with visual supervision. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. There is an ample supply of age-appropriate toys and activities available for children, and they are in good condition. There is ample shade available, and gates are locked at all times while children are in the side yard. There are no pools, hot tubs, or similar bodies of water on premises. Page 1 of 3. See LIC 809C. UPDATED Off-limit Areas (not accessible by children in care): The off-limit areas are the primary bedroom and bathroom, two (2) hallway bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, front yard, backyard, and garage, which are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA advised licensee she must contact Licensing for an inspection prior to changing an OFF-Limit area to ON-Limit. Child Care Operations: Licensee provides meals and snacks for the children. LPA observed two (2) play yards are in the facility with the correct size mattresses and fitted sheets. Licensee has sleep mats available. Children bring bedding from home. Licensee was reminded all food and bedding brought from children’s home shall be labeled with the children’s name and stored appropriately. Licensee does not provide transportation to children in care. Emergency Preparedness/Safety: A fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher is located in the room besides the daycare room. LPA observed at least one functional smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector by the daycare room. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, and the last drill was on 02/06/2025. The home is equipped with telephone service and first aid supplies. Per licensee, there are no firearms and no pets in the home. Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Recordkeeping Review: All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on 10/03/2026. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers and expires on 04/18/2027. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws. A current facility roster is available for review. LPA reviewed five (5) children’s files and one (1) staff file. 15-minute sleep checks were conducted and documented for all infants ages 0-12 months only. LPA advised Licensee Infant Safe Sleep regulations require sleep checks to be conducted for infants ages 0-24 months. The licensee owns the property. LPA verified the facility has a current liability insurance policy. All required Licensing documents are posted by the daycare room. Licensee was reminded that California Law requires 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 624B). Any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed the Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Page 2 of 3. See LIC 809C. Licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 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. 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 . No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. One (1) Advisory Note was issued: · 15-minute sleep checks were not conducted or documented for all infants ages 0-24 months. Licensee conducted and documented sleep checks for infants 0-12 months only. Per Licensee, at least one (1) adult remains in the room with napping children. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were provided to licensee Anju Tripathi. Page 3 of 3. End of Report.