Routine inspection·April 12, 2022

On April 21, 2002, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with Licensee Swetha Jayaram for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a care and supervision of two preschool age children. Licensee stated there aren’t new residents in the home. All adult residents have criminal record clearances. LPA toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 02/2023. LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA observed that licensee has current completion of AB1207 Mandated Reporter training. LPA provided Licensee with website: http://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/ and reminded the licensee that the training must be completed once every two years. LPA reviewed children's records for completeness, as well as the client roster. LPA observed records of immunizations for MMR, Pertussis, and influenza/ influenza declination. During the interior and exterior inspection: LPA observed that hazardous items (detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care) are properly stored out of children's reach. LPA observed stairs were properly barricaded. LPA observed a working telephone in the home. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a fire extinguisher which was last serviced within a year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. LPA observed fire drills documented on a calendar, indicating that the licensee is conducting disaster drills at least once every 6 months. Equipment and furnishings in areas where children are active appeared to be safe and in working order. Appropriate nap equipment for infants was observed. Licensee has conducted and documented 15-minute sleep checks for infants. LPA did not observe any standing bodies of water during today’s inspection. This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services- IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA consulted with Licensee regarding her annual fees. 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 . No deficiencies were observed during today’s inspection. This report was reviewed with licensee, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days.