Follow-up·April 17, 2025

On 04/17/2025 at 02:16 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonnisha Culbert performed an unannounced case management inspection at the facility noted above. LPA met with licensee; Chathurnima Perera Makavitage stated the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit is to inspect the home for a Large Family Childcare license. Licensee currently has a license for a capacity of 8 and wishes to increase capacity to 14. Fire inspection for the increase was completed and approved on 04/08/2025. LPA provided licensee with an Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes (LIC 126). Present at the time of inspection were Licensee and 2 children. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Per licensee, the operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. This is a single-family home that consists of two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, living room, family room, dining area, kitchen, detached garage, fenced backyard, driveway, and front yard. Areas that are accessible to children include: One (1) bathroom, living room, dining area, family room, kitchen, and a portion of the fenced back yard. Areas off-limits to children include: Two (2) bedrooms, a portion of the fenced backyard, and detached garage. Per licensee, the rooms are locked when children are present. LPA observed that doors were unlocked. LPA reminded licensee the off-limits areas of the home are to remain inaccessible when children are present. Page 2 The following documents were posted in the family room: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). Facility Roster (LIC 9040) was available for review. LPA observed Disaster and Fire Drill log. The last drill was conducted on 04/02/2025. LPA reminded licensee that drills are to be conducted every six months. Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness, and telephone service. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. The facility uses central heating and air for ventilation. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. LPA observe age-appropriate toys indoors and outdoors. LPA observed cots and one play yard for napping. LPA reminded licensee that there shall be one play yard per infant. Per licensee, there are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, medicines are kept in off limits bedroom inside of a cabinet. LPA observed medications and reminded Licensee that bedrooms are to remain inaccessible while children are present. Per licensee, poisons are kept in the locked garage. LPA reminded licensee that poisons are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning supplies in the kitchen on a countertop behind sink faucet. Licensee was reminded that cleaning supplies must remain inaccessible while children are present. LPA observed the fire extinguisher (3-A:40-B:C) that is fully charged with a purchase date of 09/09/2025. Licensee was reminded to have the fire extinguisher serviced yearly. LPA observe an operable combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Per licensee, they provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. 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 file review of two (2) children's files and 2 personnel files. Based on the children's record review, 2 out of 2 children\342\200\231s records are complete. Based on the personnel record review 2 out of 2 records reviewed are complete. Both Licensees have current Mandated Reporter Certificates. Mandated reporter training is available at www.mandatedreprterca.com . LPA observed that licensees have Pediatric CPR and Page 3 First Aid training certificates (expires 07/2025). Licensees have proof of immunization against pertussis, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, and a signed flu declination. 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 Childcare 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 Childcare 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Page 4 A fire clearance for a large family childcare capacity14 was granted on 04/08/2025. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations, the following items must be corrected (along with management approval) prior to obtaining a large family childcare license. Corrections are due by 05/17/2025. 1. Make bedroom inaccessible No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Chathurnima Perera Makavitage. Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213)-must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.