Routine inspection·June 28, 2022

On 06/28/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, KANNANGARA, ATHUDARACHCHIGE DONA NATHASHA. Also present was licensees mother who is her assistant. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7a to 6p. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 3 children in care in addition to her own two children. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the child care room towards the back of the home and the bathroom located in the hallway as soon as you enter the home are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of closed doors, safety door knobs, child proof gates and supervision. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible by the use of a baby gate which prevents access to the kitchen and are located on a high shelf making them inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the child safety gate that prevents access to the kitchen/laundry room to be faulty. LPA advised licensee to ensure a properly functioning safety gate is installed. Licensee will provide proof of correction via email. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a large couch placed in front of it and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher located in the child care room which needs to be mounted and made inaccessible to children in care. There is a working smoke detector; however, the carbon monoxide detector is not in working conditions needs replacement batteries. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 217-9877. There are currently 2 infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. LPA explained to the provider that mattresses are required in the infants play yard when sleeping. Currently, the play yards only have the bottom board for play time. Licensee will provide proof via email of play crib with mattresses. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes; however, does not documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. LPA provided licensee with a sample sleep log and explained the regulation/provided a copy of the regulation to the licensee. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is not completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age, LPA provided licensee with a copy of the form and explained the regulation/provided a copy of the regulation to the licensee. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced, however, licensee will ensure that the safety gate in the backyard area is reinstalled to ensure children do not have access to the off limits backyard area. Licensee will also ensure that the space between the two sheds in the backyard area is made inaccessible to children in care.Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were incomplete with emergency information as required. LPA observed 2 children were missing the LIC627, and LIC9227 and 1 child was missing the LIC 995A. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training has not been completed, LPA provided licensee with a copy of the regulation as well as the website to obtain certificate, licensee will submit proof of completion to LPA via email. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers do not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles, per licensee, she will submit proof of immunization records via email to LPA. Licensee will also submit proof of immunization records for MMR and Tdap for herself. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: Type B: 1597.543 - Carbon monoxide detectors required; inspection Type B: 102417(g) - Operation of a Family Child Care Home Type B: 1597.622(a)(1) - Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions Type B: 102421(a) - Child's Records Type B: 102419(d)(1) - Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights Type B: 102425(c) - Infant Safe Sleep Type B: 102425(j)(2)(D) \342\200\223 Infant Safe Sleep (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.