Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

On 05/07/2025 at 08:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonnisha Culbert conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Licensee, Dinal Sanjay Patel. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual/random inspection. The operating hours of the facility are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) was provided to the Licensee upon arrival. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. At the time of the inspection licensee, adult 1, and 6 children were present. This is a single-family home that consists of four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, living room, dining area, Day Care room, kitchen, attached garage, front yard and fenced backyard. Areas that are accessible to children include: Day care room, dining area, 1/2-bathroom, kitchen, and fenced backyard. Per Licensee, children eat and sleep in the day care room, but they have access to all the rooms downstairs. LPA observed safety gate installed at the foot of the stairs making the upstairs portion of the home inaccessible to children. Areas off-limits to children include: four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached garage, and front yard. Per Licensee, children are not allowed upstairs or in the attached garage. LPA observed that the attached garage door was locked. The following documents were posted: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A). Licensee has a current Page 2 Facility Roster (LIC 9040) available for review. LPA observed Disaster and Fire Drill log available for review. The last drill was conducted on 04/14/2025. Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness, and telephone service. LPA observed outlet covers, age-appropriate toys (indoor and outdoor), and two play yards. Per Licensee, the home is equipped with central heating and air and there are no fireplaces. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, poisons are kept in the locked garage. LPA reminded licensee that poisons are to remain in areas that are locked and inaccessible to children. Knives are in a drawer in the kitchen, and they are also kept in a knife block pushed back on the counter. LPA reminded licensee that sharp objects are to remain inaccessible to children. Per licensee, there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA checked the home for required emergency devices. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C) that is fully charged with no receipt or service tag. Licensee was reminded to have the fire extinguisher serviced or repurchased yearly. If purchased, affix receipt to fire extinguisher for record. A combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector was observed and is operable. Per licensee, the combination detector is connected to the other detectors in the home. Per licensee, they provide meals and snacks for children in care. Some children bring their own meals. Licensee was reminded that food that is brought from the children's home shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA conducted a record review of two children's records and one personnel record. Based on the children's record review, Child 1\342\200\231s (C1) file was missing infant sleeps logs. Per licensee, they do not physically log infant sleep checks, but they check them every 15 minutes. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care. LPA reminded licensee of safe sleep regulations (PIN 20-24-CCP). Based on the personnel record, Licensee did not have records of immunization against measles, pertussis, Tuberculosis, and flu or flu declination. Per licensee, they have them electronically and they were not aware that they needed to be available for LPA to review. LPA reminded licensee to refer to Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) to ensure the necessary documents are available for departmental review. LPA observed that Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Page 3 certificate with an expiration dated 09/2025 and they completed mandated reporter training on 05/02/2024. LPA reminded licensee that mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years. Mandated reporter training is available at www.mandatedreprterca.com . 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-proces 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-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 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/ . 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. Page 4 During the exit interview, Dinal Sanjay Patel, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Dinal Sanjay Patel