Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced Required 3-Yr inspection to the above facility. At 1:50am
LPA met with co-licensee, Kanchana Chandrasena. Co-licensee Piyumi Warnapurage arrived soon after. 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 7am-6pm, 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 6 adults and 0 minors 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.
At 8:45am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry into the home, the front room (children's 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 03/11/2025, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. There were age appropriate toys and equipment present for children in care. Fireplaces and open face heaters are inaccessible to prevent access by children.
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LPA observed a play yard with child napping in it. Safe Sleep was reviewed. Per licensee, the front room will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. The tour continued into the children's bathroom, which is directly accessible from the front room. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. The tour continued through the kitchen. Kitchen is accessible to children. LPA observed that sharp knives and other equipment were made inaccessible via safety latch on cabinet handle. The dining area for children was adjacent to the kitchen.
The living room was reviewed next. There were 5 additional children napping. Play yards and cots are being used for napping equipment. LPA observed a bouncer in the living room and discussed with Licensee that it cannot be present in the child care facility. Licensee removed the bouncer from child care area. There are first aid supplies available. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states they have both landline and cellphone but the cellphone is used more often.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
At 2:20pm,
LPAs 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 grass area with swing set, small slides, and carts to play with. At time of inspection, LPA observed an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) being constructed in the back part of the property plot. It was reported to the department and fencing has been made in order to keep children from accessing that area. LPA discussed with licensee the ADU's future in regards to residence and accessibility in backyard. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.
At 2:45pm, facility records were reviewed. 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.
Co-licensees
have completed mandated reporter training that 03/16/2026
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The licensees do
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.
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.
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The following was discussed
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-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.
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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 maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if 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 infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of recalls on 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/
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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.
At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Piyumi Warnapurage, at 3:40pm. Copy of report provided.
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