Routine inspection·December 12, 2025

On December 12th, 2025, at approximately 9:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced random annual inspection and met with licensee, Pranita Venkatesh. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to licensee. Present in the facility are licensee and two assistants supervising 10 preschool age children. During today's inspection, all adults living and/or working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA verified Guardian list with licensee. Licensee owns homes in the multi-level home with their spouse and 2 minor children. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 8:30am-1pm. Daycare areas are : Downstairs that consists of two separate day care rooms and bathroom, Lower back (left) outdoor area. OFF limit areas: Entire Upstairs, Downstairs office room, Garage, Laundry Room, Entire gated right side of the backyard area. All off limit areas, including all closets, are properly barricaded. LPA observed the Day-care is clean, orderly with a variety of age-appropriate toys for the children. All furniture inspected is in good repair. The licensee has a fully stocked First Aid kit and was reminded to be aware of the expiration of the First Aid Kit. Home has a pool and hot tub in the gated portion of backyard. LPA observed pool to have a fence that is 5 feet high with a pool cover. LPA observed there was a life ring to be of 23 inches and fixed 12 feet Pool hook. Per licensee, there is a pet in the home in an off limit area. LPA reminded licensee about water safety. The home does have a fireplace that is located in off limit areas. The home has age-appropriate equipment available for children in care. Licensee was reminded that baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and any other similar items are not to be used for children in care. Per licensee, no children nap in her facility due to being a half day program. LPA and licensee discussed the discipline policy. Per licensee, she communicates and redirects the children. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... There was a fully charged fire extinguisher and a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed six children\342\200\231s records. Licensee's Mandated reporter training expires on 09/2027. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification expires 09/2027. Last Emergency drill was conducted 12/2025. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and must be properly logged. LPA observed that all the required posting documentation, such as the facility license, Notification of Parental Rights were posted in a prominent area for parents or representatives to review. 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 . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Pranita Venkatesh, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No Deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Pranita Venkatesh.