Routine inspection·April 4, 2024

On 4/4/2024, at 9AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Crass arrived at the home for an unannounced required/random inspection. LPA met with licensees Bhima Tamang and Chandra Lama. There were 4 infants and 8 preschool aged children in care during the inspection. This family childcare home operates Monday - Friday 8AM-6PM. There are no pets. LPA verified that the licensee's phone number and email address on file are correct. LPA toured the on-limits areas of the home with Bhima Tamang, to conduct a health and safety inspection. LPA observed that the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include the living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, back bedroom, bathroom, and a portion of the backyard. The backyard area used for outdoor play is fully fenced. The off-limit areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. LPA observed locks on lower cabinets to prevent access by children. The dining room is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The licensee does not transport the children, and does not provide overnight care. The licensee provides meals for the children including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. The licensee stated that there are no firearms on the premises. The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector, and a working telephone. Licensee has proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 5/30/2024, and a current mandated reporter training which expires on 6/8/2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/14/2024. LPA observed all of the required forms posted. LPA reviewed children's files, and obtained a copy of the current roster. (Report continued, See 809-C). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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-andresources/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. LPA reminded the licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (Report continued, See 809-C). To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . During the exit interview, the licensee, Bhima Tamang, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . There were no deficiencies cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Bhima Tamang.