Routine inspection·February 13, 2025

On 02/13/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelli Waters arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Licensee Nadeesha Misnagalage and toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Facility Review: \342\200\242 Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday -Friday 6:30am-5:30pm \342\200\242 Off-limit areas include: Kitchen, Laundry room, closet, and entire second floor \342\200\242 The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. 4 children were present (2 infants) \342\200\242 Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection \342\200\242 A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file \342\200\242 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \342\200\242 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children \342\200\242 Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care. \342\200\242 Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \342\200\242 Stairs are barricaded \342\200\242Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided \342\200\242 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \342\200\242 No Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file \342\200\242 No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Record Review: \342\200\242 Verification of control of property is on file \342\200\242 There is no Current roster on file \342\200\242 Children\342\200\231s records are incomplete \342\200\242 Mandated Reporter Training expired on 01/28/25 \342\200\242 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 10/26 \342\200\242 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 09/18/22 \342\200\242 Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. ***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 Child Care 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.*** Topics Discussed: \342\200\242 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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/ \342\200\242 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. \342\200\242 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. \342\200\242 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. ********************************************************************************************* On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN). To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send them email inquiries 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/inspection-process . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies During the exit interview, the Licensee Nadeesha Misnagalage, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.