Routine inspection·January 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced annual random inspection and met with Licensee, Kavitha Kukkunuru. LIC (126) Entrance Checklist for Family Childcare Homes was provided and reviewed with Licensee. There were 8 children present during the inspection. Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant was also present in the home. Facility hours of operation are from 8:15am -5:30 pm five days a week. Licensee stated she does not provide overnight care. Facility fees were discussed with Licensee. Licensee stated that she will pay fees on today\342\200\231s date. PIN was provided to Licensee during the inspection. Criminal record clearances have been verified. 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 Childcare 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. The OFF LIMIT AREAS of the home are: upstairs and the garage. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by way of gate and closed doors. Continued on LIC809-C... Page 2... Licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa. Toys appear to be safe and in working order. Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher. Sharp utensils are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. The home has a front patio space with a gate that is used for outdoor play. Licensee states there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee states there is a pet dog in the home that does not interact with children in care. LPA observed a current roster and fire drills are being conducted. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files which obtained all required documents. Current pediatric CPR and first aid training and immunization record was verified for Licensee and her Assistant. CPR for Licensee expires 12/2025 . Mandated Reporter Training was discussed Mandated Reporter training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and provided 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 Report continued on LIC809-C... Page 3... 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. LPA encouraged Licensee to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Kavitha Kukkunuru confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. LPA reminded Licensee to advise the department of any and all facility closures (vacations, Holidays, and illness). 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 . Report continued on LIC 809-C... Page 4... In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed. An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Kavitha Kukkunuru. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.