Routine inspection (3-year)·January 31, 2024

On January 31, 2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Kavitha Kukkunuru for an unannounced 3-Year inspection. During the inspection, LPA observed nine children (two infants) in care being supervised by the Licensee and her Assistant. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 8:15AM-6:00PM. Licnesee stated that she does not provide overnight care. LPA discussed facility fees with the Licensee. 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. The facility is a two -story home. Off-limits areas include: entire upstairs and the garage . Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. The front patio is fenced and is where the children have outdoor play that is 100 percent supervised. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated there is a pet dog in the home that does not interact with children during childcare hours. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. LPA observed all the required postings are in an area visible to authorized representatives. LPA observed all poisons are inaccessible to children in care. There is an electric fireplace in the home, which Licensee states is not in use during childcare hours. After reviewing the facility files, LPA found that Licensee has all required immunization records; however, Licensee\342\200\231s assistant does not have a current TB clearance issued one year prior to the start of employment. Mandated Reporter Training was not current for Licensee. CPR certification is on file. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expiration date is 12/2025. Licensee understands that CPR/First Aid and Mandated reporter trainings must be renewed every two years. LPA observed that all children's files contained appropriate documentation aside from a safe sleep log for the infants in care. Children's roster was not observed. Licensee was provided a new roster and reminded of the requirement for the roster to be updated. Fire drill logs were observed; the last drill was conducted 11/2023 . Report continues on LIC 809C................ 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/ . LPA discussed 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. 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. 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.cdssca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Title 22 deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection and will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, acknowledging receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Kavitha Kukkunuru. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.