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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the facility listed above. The purpose of this inspection was to inform Licensee of a deficiency being cited as a result of information obtained during a complaint investigation reported to the Department on 10/12/23. LPA met with Licensee who provided a tour of the facility. LPA observed five children and two adults providing care and supervision present during the inspection. During the complaint investigation it was revealed that regulations for infant safe sleep were not being followed properly. Per regulation 102425(j)(4) The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up. Based on interviews, the Licensee and Adult 1 were in the front part of the home, in the kitchen and the living room while Child 1 was in the back of the home in the infant nap room when the incident reported in the complaint occurred. The Licensee reported hearing Child 1 cry when she entered the infant nap room. A type A citation is being issued today regarding infant safe sleep. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The notice of site visit was posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. A copy of this report shall also be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. Both the notice of site visit and licensing report shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 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 their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child\342\200\231s file, acknowledging receipt. Licensee was advised that a copy of this report will be provided to the Resource and Referral Agency per an agreement between CDSS and the R&R network. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were given to Licensee, Chandrika Gamaralalage.

Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 102425(j)(4)Type A

    (j) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: (4)The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews,Licensee did not hear Child 1 cry when the incident on 10/11/23 occurred until she entered the room. Licensee was in the kitchen at the front of the home and Child 1 was in the in the back of the home which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights to children in care.

  • 102417(a)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home(a)The licensee...shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Child 2 was not being properly supervised when the incident occurred as there was a moment where both the Licensee and Assistant did not know where Child 2 was during nap time which poses an immediate risk to the safety of children in care.

  • 102423(a)(2)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee: (2)To receive safe accommodationsThis requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not ensure that Child 1 received safe accommodations as Child 2 was able to enter the infant nap room unsupervised and cause harm which resulted in injuries to Child 1 which poses an immediate risk to the safety and personal rights to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 7, 2024 inspection of GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 7, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GAMARALALAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(j) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: (4)The provid..."

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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