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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

WALAWEDURAGE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1962165017 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Fung conducted an unannounced Required- 3 Year inspection. LPA met with licensee Nayani Walawedurage and advised the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home inside and out. There were nine children in care at the time of the inspection and 2 adults in the home, licensee and husband/assistant. LPA observed required Licensing required documents posted prominently at the entrance. Fire and earthquake drills are being documented every six months. Last drill was conducted on 8/20/2025. Fire extinguisher 3A40BC mounted on the wall inside in the kitchen. Licensee discussed that they last purchased it at the store Costco, but no receipt was found. A technical violation was cited and licensee will need to have it serviced or purchase a new fire extinguisher with receipt saved and submit picture proof to LPA. Fire and carbon monoxide detectors were located at 10:35 AM. Due to two infants sleeping at the time, the detectors were not tested and licensee confirms the working conditions of the combination detectors. Children in care have access to two living rooms rooms (one used for indoor play and one used for sleep), one restroom, kitchen, and back yard. Fireplace inside the living room is screened to prevent access by children. Kitchen cabinets were locked and knives are being kept in a locked cabinet near the sink. Children have access to toys that are age-appropriate inside and outside of the home. Back yard play area is enclosed and has plenty of bicycles, scooters, and activities. There are no ammunition and firearms located on the premise. There are no bodies of water present at the time of inspection. During the tour, LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children in care. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed four out of four children files. All children files were current. Licensee and assistant CPR/first aid are expired on 10/15/2025. Licensee will make an appointment to take CPR and First aid with assistant to renew certification and notify LPA when they will take the course and will provide picture proof of certification once course is complete. A type B deficiency was cited for expired CPR and first aid certificate. Licensee was reminded a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter certification AB1207 every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com Licensee\342\200\231s mandated reporter certification is valid through 2/28/2026. Assistant's mandated reporter certification is missing. Licensee and assistant were notified that the assistant will need to complete the mandated reporter training and submit proof of certificate to LPA once complete before continuing to care for children. A type B deficiency was cited for missing mandated reporter training. During the assistant's record review, the assistant is missing immunization for Tdap. The assistant discussed that the shot was not available in his home country, Sri Lanka, and did not receive the shot. The licensee and assistant will make an appointment with the doctor to receive that immunization. A Type B deficiency was cited for not having all required immunizations. 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 . 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. Continued on 809-C 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. During the inspection, a baby walker was found in the living room where children plays indoor. Licensee was reminded that baby walkers are not to be used in a family child care home. Licensee was seen removing the baby walker from the home. A type B deficiency was cited. Loose items/ toy was found with an infant sleeping in a crib with a gray scarf around the infants neck. The toy is a stuffed animal with a body blanket towel. The infant was seen hugging it while sleeping. Another infant was seen sleeping wearing a purple sleep sack. Children under 24 months did not have records of 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee discussed that she does not document the 15 minute sleep checks. 2 type A deficiency was cited for infant safe sleep and 1 Type A deficiency was cited for having no record or documentation of 15 minute infant sleep checks. 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)/ (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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Continued on 809-C During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Nayani Walawedurage, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. There were 4 type B deficiencies, 3 type A deficiences, and 1 technical violation cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A notice of Type A violation must also be posted for 30 days and acknowledgement form must be signed by all current and future parents for 1 year. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nayani Walawedurage.

Citations

7 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

  • 102425(b)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out two infants have a stuffed animal with small towel blanket was found next to infant sleeping. On another infant under 12 months of age, the infant was sleep with a purple sleep sack worn onwhich poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(g)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of two infant was seen wearing a gray scarf on and attached around infant's neck while sleeping which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type A

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of four counts. The licensee has no records or written report of the 15 minute check for infant safe sleep.which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 29, 2025 inspection of WALAWEDURAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of WALAWEDURAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 29, 2025. 7 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WALAWEDURAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 29, 2025?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (3 Type A, 4 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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