Routine inspection·June 4, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an annual random inspection at the above facility, Continued annual from date 5/29/24. LPA met with Licensee Hewa Kosgodage De Silva who granted LPA entry to the facility. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 6:00PM. The following was observed during today's visit, guide tour was conducted with Licensee: This is a two story home which consists of three bedrooms, three bathrooms. Areas used by the day care children include the living room (nap area), dining room (play area), a room for additional play area, garage converted for a day care learning area, downstairs bathroom, and fenced backyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: front yard, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Kitchen was observed off limit, baby gate is used for inaccessibility, sharps and chemicals are observed in kitchen area inaccessible to children in care. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted 5/10/24. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced within the year. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. Stairs are screened using a baby gate to prevent access to children. Outdoor play areas was observed and no bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed 5 children records. Child #1 had safe sleep log. LPA advised Licensee to write time for each 15 minutes when children are checked. All children had required documentation. LPA reviewed records for licensee CPR/First Aid Expires: 7/27/25 and Mandated reporter expires: 4/9/25. LPA reviewed file for assistant present, assistant is fingerprinted cleared, LPA provided Guardian Website assistance. 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. 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. 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/ . (continuation on 809-C / Page 2 of 3) 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on today’s visit, Per California Code of Regulation Title 22 there are no deficiency cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee HEWA KOSGODAGE DE SILVA. (End Report / Page 3)