Routine inspection·January 16, 2025

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 four (4)) infants and eight (8) preschoolers. The Licensee is within the capacity limits of a Large License. The single-story home has three bedrooms, including a master bedroom and attached bathroom, hallway bathroom, living room, kitchen with dining area, garage, and back yard. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM, Monday -Friday. The facility has liability insurance through Accord 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. The living room is a main daycare area, equipped with age-appropriate toys. The home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher that meets the minimum requirements. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA did not observe any 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 safe and in good condition. Each child has a separate bedding. Per Licensee, bedding is washed weekly by the Parents. The outdoor play area is fenced. The backyard has two swings and slide-play structure. 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 documents 15-minute sleep checks. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. The fire drill log indicates that the last drill was conducted on 12/12/2024. see next page.. 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. 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 Chitranshi.