Routine inspection·May 9, 2025

On Friday, 9 May, 2025, at approximately 10:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabian Schwartz met with Licensee, Widana Amarasekera for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed Licensee and Assistant supervising 10 preschool children, 2 of which are infants. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed proper ratio and capacity was being followed. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00am-5:00pm. LPA verified that the annual fees are current. A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Facility is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, two-story home. Off-limit areas include: Entire Upstairs and Garage. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Upon arrival, LPA observed Infants napping behind a closed door with blankets in their cribs. Licensee immediately removed blankets from crib when informed by LPA. LPA also observed set of stairs which go to off-limits, upstairs portion of home were not appropriately barricaded with no gate in front of stairs. Due to having children in care under 5 years of age all stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. During inspection, Licensee installed gate to stairs, bringing facility back into compliance. LPA observed 2 bottles of laundry detergent in Laundry closet which was accessible to children in care. Licensee removed Bottles of Laundry detergent from accessible areas, bringing facility back into compliance. LPA observed that the facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The facility has adequate toys that appear to be safe for children to use. The licensee stated there are no weapons or poisons in the home. LPA observed that there is a fenced backyard with no pool. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C\342\200\246 LPA reviewed 3 children\342\200\231s files which were observed to be complete. Required postings were seen in children\342\200\231s play room. LPA observed a children\342\200\231s roster made by facility, but it was missing most of the required information. LPA observed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) and 15-minute observation checks for napping infants. The facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every 6 months, but the last fire drill was conducted on October 2024 . Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid card expires 17 August 2026 . Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter certificate expires 25 August 2026 . Licensee understands that trainings must be completed every two years. 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. 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. 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/ . PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C\342\200\246\342\200\246. 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. 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 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 . Based on the inspection, 3 Type A and 2 Type B Title 22 deficiency citations have been issued. Type A citations are for not having a set of stairs barricaded in facility, having cleaning chemicals accessible to children in care, and for having an infant sleeping with a blanket in the crib. Type B citations are for not conducting a fire drill in the last 6 months and for not having a current roster with all required information. Citations are explained further on accompanying LIC 809D pages. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Licensee acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 809D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the Licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. Licensee's signature on this report acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee 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.