Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 03/18/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Applicant (A1) Manjeet Rani for the purpose of a change of location pre-licensing inspection. Licensee is requesting a change of location with a capacity of 14 children. LPA provided the Entrance Checklist.
Applicant and all adults living in the home have criminal background clearance and was verified by LPA .A1\342\200\231s tentative hours of care are five days a week (M-T), from 2:00 PM until 6:30 PM and Friday\342\200\231s from 1:30PM- 6:00PM. During school holiday breaks and summer, facility hours will be 8:00 AM- 6:00PM.
A1 owns the home. A1 provided proof of control of property. On March 10, 2025, a fire inspection was granted from Mountain House Fire Station No. 16-1.
A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. The FCCH is a 2-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, laundry room, upstairs loft , backyard and garage.
Off limit areas: Entire 2
nd
floor and the garage.
A1 understands that OFF-limit areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. A1 understands if she wants to make any OFF-limit area an ON-limit area, she must notify Licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. Stairs in the home are barricaded by way of a baby gate.
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A functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and tested. A 2-A-10BC fire extinguisher was observed. LPA discussed with the applicant that if there are any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. A1 stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. Fireplace has tempered glass making inaccessible to children. A1 states the fireplace will not be in use during childcare hours.
LPA verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. The outdoor play area was toured. LPA verified that the entirety of the backyard is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no pets in the home.
LPA 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 current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training certificate was viewed for Licensee. Certification expired 2/2027. Completion of Preventative Health and Safety training including nutrition and lead exposure was verified before the inspection. Proof of required immunizations for A1 was obtained.
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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 A1 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 A1 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.
LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. LPA provided a copy of the LIC 9227, Individual Sleeping Plan, to be completed for infants under 12 months.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN),
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Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, 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.
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.
A1 understands licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPA explained to applicant that if she relocates and wants to continue to provide care, she must submit a change of location application and have the new home inspected.
Type A/B citations and Immediate Civil Penalty regulation deficiencies were reviewed. LPA reminded A1 to advise the department of any and all facility closures (vacations, holidays, and illness).
A1 understands if an unusual incident occurs; Licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. A1 understand that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; Licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction.
A1 understand annual licensing fees are due on the anniversary of receiving license. The annual fee for a large FCCH is $140.00 per year. A late fee of $36.00 is assessed the day after the anniversary date.
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A1 understands that children\342\200\231s and staff records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LIC 311D, records, postings, reporting requirements were reviewed. A1 understands that a current roster must be maintained and that disaster drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. LPA discussed supervision, personal rights, criminal record clearances, staffing ratios and capacity, and maintaining buildings and grounds.
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
.
A1 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.
On this date, 02/22/2025, 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. A1 stated they understood and are aware of all the information that was discussed and reviewed.
As of today, 03/18/2025, Manjeet Rani will be approved for a Large Family Child Care Home 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 an assistant present, the ratios revert to that of a small family childcare home.
An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Manjeet Rani.