Pre-licensing visit·February 3, 2023

On 2/3/2023, Licensing Program Analyst\342\200\231s (LPA1) Corina Beckby and (LPA2) Stacey Williams, met with Applicant (A1) Swapna Chemudugunta for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. LPA1 provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. Also present in the FCCH was A1's husband. Applicant and husband have criminal background clearance verified by LPA1 accessing Guardian. A1\342\200\231s tentative hours of care are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A1 does not intend on providing overnight or weekend care. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA\342\200\231s for the entirety of the tour. The FCCH is a two-story house with a kitchen, living room, pantry, closet, loft, 4 \302\275 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, and access to garage. A casita is attached to the home but has a separate entry. LPA1 verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA1 observed cleaners stored in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets and both have child safety locks. LPA1 did not observe any fireplaces. LPA1 observed the stairs properly barricaded by a baby-gate. The outdoor play area was toured which has 2 side yards. LPA1 verified that the entirety of the backyard is fenced-in and walked the perimeter to ensure the safety of the fence and gate. LPA1 did not observe a pool, spa nor water feature. A1 stated not having pets. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are the kitchen, pantry, downstairs \302\275 bathroom, the closet, the entirety of the 2nd floor, garage, backyard, and the front yard. A1 understands that OFF-limit areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. A functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed in the living room and tested. Medication is stored in the kitchen inside a top cabinet inaccessible to children. A 3A40BC fire extinguisher was observed in the closet and a first aid kit will be kept in daycare closet. A1 stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. Continues LIC 809C LPA1 discussed Mandated Reporter Training with A1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their Mandated Reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. A1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 8/19/2024. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was verified and expires on 8/6/2024 . Completion of Preventative Health and Safety training including nutrition and lead exposure was verified before the inspection. Proof of required immunizations for A1 was also verified before the inspection. A1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. As of today, 2/3/2023, the license will be pending the livescan criminal clearance of individuals of the casita. A livescan form was given to applicant for individual residing in casita and was agreed to contact LPA1 when individual is livescanned. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with A1, Swapna Chemudugunta. Licensee Appeal Rights were provided.