Routine inspection·April 10, 2023

On 4/10/23, an Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. At 9:40am LPA observed licensee Rohitha Medagangoda in the facility with no children present and stated that the facility is closed today because of Spring Break but will re-open tomorrow. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 2 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7am-6pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates. The home consists of one story home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Licensee stated that off limit areas include: all bedrooms, master bath and main bathroom in bedroom hallway, both sides yard (only using cement area), and garage. The child care area includes the child care room which is accessed through the side gate, 1 bathroom, and the backyard for outdoor play. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children. Licensee stated there no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is an unplugged electric fireplace heater in the living room screened by a glass cover and inaccessible to children in care and also in the off-limit area. Page 1 of 4 The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. They have blocks, puzzles, sorting toys, educational boards,and books. The backyard has toy cars and small yard for play. The garden is barricaded by a fence. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. There are no bodies of water on the premises The licensee does have have a current roster of children in care. 3 samples of Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed by LPA. A copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there are no infants under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. The licensee and assistant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 5/24. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against pertussis, and measles and influenza shotProof of Influenza and immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. APPLICANT/LICENSEE KNOWS FACILITY PLANS TO PROVIDE IMS: This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Page 2 of 4 The licensee understands he must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rohitha Medagangoda. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 3 of 4 Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/2022) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 4 of 4