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Inspection visit

Follow-up

GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1984006781 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Angelica Wallin conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the facility listed above. LPAs met with Licensee. LPAs observed three children and one additional adult (Adult 1) providing care and supervision present during the inspection. During the visit LPAs reviewed the Facility Personnel Report. Adult 1 appears on the report as "pending". LPAs reviewed documentation in staff file which stated Adult 1's DOJ clearance was rejected on 8/8/23 and Adult 1 is required to re-do the fingerprint clearance. Per Licensee, Adult #1 has been working in the facility for approximately one month. Adult #1 left the facility at 12:23PM. Licensee was advised Adult #1 cannot return to provide care and supervision until criminal record clearance is complete. A type A citation is being issued today regarding the criminal record clearance violation and a $500 maximum civil penalty was assessed. Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Chandrika Gamaralalage.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    102370(d)(1)All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility:Obtain a California clearance...required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that Adult #1 had a completed criminal record clearance. Adult #1 was observed providing care and supervision to children per Licensee adult 1has been at the facility for one month. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 16, 2023 inspection of GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 16, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 16, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102370(d)(1)All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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