Routine inspection·July 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounce annual random inspection to the above facility. At 8:35am LPA met with licensee, Piyumi Warnapurage. Also present during this inspection, is Co-licensee, Warnapurage Chandrasena. The licensee states that she currently has 7 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster is available and is current. Licensee\342\200\231s hours of operation are 6am-7pm, Monday-Friday. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front room, front yard, detached garage, and backyard (fenced). The children use front room (classroom), bathroom in front, kitchen, dining room, living room (nap room), and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: front yard, detached garage, bedrooms, and additional bathroom.. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. The licensee states that 5 adults and 1 minor currently live in the home. Persons living in home are identified on the attached LIC811. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. PHYSICAL PLANT At 8:45am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry into the home, the front room (classroom) was reviewed. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. Next to the entrance door, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 04/06/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. The front room is used for academic lessons and has age appropriate toys, supplies, and equipment. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 The bathroom for children in care is directly connected to the front room. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. There are first aid supplies available. Per licensee, the front will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. The tour continued through the kitchen. Sharp knives are kept underneath the kitchen sink and has a safety latch on the cabinet doors. The dining room and living room are openly connected. The living room has activities for children to use. The living room is used for circle time. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots. Equipment is stored by the kitchen in the living room. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Licensee states they use both landline and cell phone. At 9:10am, LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. There is a detached garage that is made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a fenced off area of the back yard that is off limits. LPA instructed that the path in between the wall and the garage needs to be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA is issuing an Advisory Note to address the observation. There were swings, grass area, carts, and age appropriate toys and equipment available. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. FACILITY RECORDS : The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 06/2025 . Licensee and personnel have completed mandated reporter training that expires on 02/23/2024 . The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information speci\357\254\201ed by regulation. The following was discussed : -Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must be finger print cleared prior to being in the presence of the children in care. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. -There are no pets on the premises. -Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. -Smoking is prohibited in a license family child care home. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 Infant Care: Licensee states that they will care for infants but none are enrolled at this time. LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised the licensee against sleeping infants in a separate room. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of the Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics and Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS. LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. PIN 20-24-CCP was provided and explained during the inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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/process LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/ At this time the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative . Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Piyumi Warnapurage, at 10:30am. Copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3