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

Licensing Program Analyst ( LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Licensee Rajashri Chatterjee 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 was the Licensee supervising one (1) infant and two (2) preschoolers. The Licensee is within the capacity limits of a Large License. The Licensee lives in the house with her husband and two minor children. The home is a two-story home with five bedrooms (including in-laws suite), 3.5 bathrooms, laundry room, living room, kitchen, dining area, mud room, loft, and backyard. The In-law suite is the only daycare area for children, which is located on the first floor and consists of 1 bedroom, one bathroom, and a closet. The entrance to the daycare is through the suite's main door. The Licensee operates Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm. On-limit areas In-laws suite consists of one bedroom, closet (storage only), and full bathroom and Living room (walk through to the backyard only). Off-limit areas : first floor- kitchen, mud room, dining area, half bathroom located in the middle of garage door and mud room, closets in the hallway, garage, and the entire second floor . 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 smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher meeting 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. 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. The Licensee states there are no guns or weapons in the home. The Licensee's CPR expires on 10/2024. The Licensee conducted the last emergency drill on 12/23, 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. Infants file have LIC9227. All required postings are properly posted. The Licensee has a complete record of 15 minutes of sleep check. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. see next page.. . 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, Rajashri Chatterjee.