Pre-licensing visit·October 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos met with Applicant, Saranyadevi Dhandapani, for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation, change in location. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant's tentative hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. The two story home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The off-limits area in the home include second floor, left backyard, right side yard, garage, downstairs wash room, closet and pantry. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by door knob covers, locks, baby gates and/ or baby latches. Applicant understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an ON-limits area, they must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in the area. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the home; licensing must be notified prior to construction. Outdoor play area was toured. There are no bodies of water on the premises and no weapons were observed. LPA verified toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. 2A10BC fire extinguisher and first aid kit were observed. LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with applicant. Beginning January 1, 2018, 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/ . Applicant has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate with an expiration of 5/2025. Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 05/2025 . Report continues 809-C. Applicant 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, 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information. To receive important licensed related information, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The applicant provided proof of control of property. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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. The California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Report continues on 809-C... Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs; Licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the LIC 624/ Unusual Incident Report shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Applicant understands that children\342\200\231s and staff\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, Children\342\200\231s Forms/Records, Facility Forms/Records, and Information to be Posted. Applicant understands that fire drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. As of today, 10/29/2024, Saranyadevi Dhandapani is approved for a Large Family Child Care Home licensed to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants OR a capacity of 14 children when 1 child is enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least aged 6 years with a maximum of 3 infants. Without an assistant, the ratios revert to those for a Small Family Child Care Home.