Routine inspection (3-year)·January 31, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst ( LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Licensee Manisha Chitranshi for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Present during this inspection were the Licensee and two helpers supervising two (2) infants and ten (10) preschoolers. The Licensee is within the capacity limits of a Large License. The home is a single-story home with three bedrooms, including a master bedroom and attached bathroom, hallway bathroom, living room, kitchen with dining area, garage, and back yard. The Licensee lives in this house with her husband and two minor children. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM, Monday -Friday. The facility has liability insurance through Markel Insurance. On-limit areas are the living room (main daycare area), the kitchen with dining area, the hallway bathroom, and bedroom #3 on the right side of the hallway (nap room only). Off-limit area : master bedroom, attached bathroom, bedroom #2, closet in the hallway, garage, and shed in the backyard. All the off-limit areas are made inaccessible to children by locked doors, safety gates, and visual supervision. LPA observed the following: The Daycare Area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for children, indoors and outdoors. The home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher that meets the minimum requirements. There are no bodies of water or Fireplaces in the Daycare area. There are child-size tables and chairs for snacks and activities. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. Each child has a separate blanket. The blankets are washed weekly by the Parents. The outdoor play area is fenced. There are three swings and an attached slide-play structure in the backyard. The structure is anchored to the ground; however, LPA reminded the Licensee that 100% visual and physical supervision is required when children play on the structure/slides. The Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The Licensee and S2 have expired Mandated Reporter training on the file ( See attached technical Violation ) The Licensee has a complete record of 15 minutes of sleep check. See the next page. The Licensee and helper\342\200\231s CPR expires on 09, 2025. The Licensee conducted the last emergency drill on 09/23, and it is properly logged. The Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. The discipline policy is redirection. LPA reviewed the children\342\200\231s files. All the files are complete and up to date. All required postings are properly posted During Inspection, Licensee 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. 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. Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com 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/inspection-process . No deficiencies are cited today; however, two technical violations are given. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Manisha Chitran shi.