Facility-requested visit·September 17, 2021

On September 17, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Ramya Venkitachalam for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection to increase the facility capacity. Licensee applied to change from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. LPA observed one child present in the home with Licensee and the Licensee\342\200\231s husband. All adults have criminal record clearances. LPA and Licensee toured the home inside and out. The two-story home has an unfenced front yard, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room, and fenced backyard and a living suite attached to the home . There is a separate side entrance for leading from outside to inside of the living suite. The suite has one large living space, cabinet space, a sink, mini refrigerator, and a full bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower. This will be one of the main childcare areas where the program will operate. Off limit areas of the facility will be the entire upstairs. The stairs have a secured gate. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter the off-limit areas. Licensee acknowledged that if she would like to change an off-limits area to on-limits, she will inform LPA for inspection and approval prior to using the space. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. LPA observed A functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher were observed in the home. The Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been cleared by French Camp McKinley Rural FPD as of 8/23/21. REPORT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. Licensee stated that she understands that any poisons must be kept under lock and key. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Toys appear to be safe. The backyard is fenced. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and COVID-19 Update Guidance: Childcare Programs and Providers as well as Licensee\342\200\231s current best practices regarding sanitizing the home, hand washings and wearing face coverings. Licensee was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, self-assessment guides, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. . Effective today 9/17/21, facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care License to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants, or capacity of 14 children when 1 child is enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6 with a maximum of 3 infants. Without assistant, the ratios revert to those for small family childcare home. An exit interview was conducted. Facility evaluation report and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Licensee and shall remain posted for 30 days.