Facility-requested visit·November 21, 2024

On 11/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of increasing the licensed capacity from 8 to 14 children. LPA met with Licensee, Jhansi Bandi. Fire Safety Inspection Clearance was granted on 11/15/2024 by South County Fire Auth. Community Risk Reduction, for a total capacity of 14 children. Facility hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed Licensee and assistant caring for 6 daycare children including 3 infants. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Home appears orderly and suitable for children. OFF-limit areas are the garage, 2 nd floor, walk in pantry, storage closet, kitchen, front yard and side back yards. Hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. Napping equipment and age-appropriate toys were observed. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Home has a working telephone, a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. A functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed. The backyard is fenced for supervision. Licensee understands that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes. Current CPR & First Aid was verified and expires on 10/27/2025. Mandated Reporter expires on 11/21/2026. LPA reviewed large family childcare home capacity limitations with licensee. Capacity increase is approved as of today, 11/21/2024. The facility is licensed to serve a MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT WHEN ASSISTANT IS NOT PRESENT, THE CAPACITY REVERTS TO A SMALL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Jhansi Bandi, to keep on file at the facility. License Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit.