Routine inspection·January 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Pedro Solorio Gutierrez and Farida Raja met with Licensee Aruna Karumuri for an annual/random visit. LPAs disclosed the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present were Licensee Aruna, Spouse Ramoji Rao, and Staff Kant Kaur , and 4 day care children. Days and hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee Aruna, Spouse Ramoji. A review of staff records on 1/9/2025 indicated that all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Aruna was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. Assistant Kant did not have immunization records in file. LPAs inspected the indoor and outdoor areas during this inspection. The facility is a two-story home. LPAs observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPAs did not observe bodies of water. There is fencing in the backyard. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety of children. LPAs observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPAs observed cleaning products in lower cabinets in the on-limit kitchen which have not been made inaccessible to children. LPAs observed cleaning products under the bathroom sink and toothpaste in the drawers that are not out of reach of children. LPAs reminded Licensee that all cleaning products, toothpaste, shampoos, air fresheners, razors, mouthwash, perfumes, medications and similar items need to be made inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPAs reminded Licensee that fire extinguishers need to be serviced every year. A working combo smoke or carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that there are no weapons/firearms in the home . Off limit areas indoor: 2 nd floor, den, section of the family room and attached garage. LPAs observed that the stairs leading to the upper level were only partially barricaded. LPAs reminded Licensee that stairs need to be completely barricaded, and off limit areas made inaccessible, when caring for children under 5 years of age. Licensee states that there are no animals in the home. LPAs observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid Certification expiring 12/2025 and Mandated Reporter training expires on 2/20/2025. LPAs observed a current roster. LPAs observed a Fire/Disaster drill log during today\342\200\231s visit that was conducted on 11/11/2024. LPAs reminded Licensee that fire drill need to be conducted every 6 months and documented. LPAs reviewed 4 of children\342\200\231s files and observed all required documents. No IMS is administered by the Facility. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Supervision of children was discussed and understood that licensee must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands the capacity. Licensee understands that if children are transported via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. 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 Aruna 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 Aruna and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Aruna 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. Three Type B citations and 2 technical violations were issued during today's inspection. Appeal rights provided. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Aruna. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.