Routine inspection·April 18, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Adilakshmi Lingampalli and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present in the home were licensee, three infants and one preschool age child. Licensee is operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials in the dining area of the home. There are three adults that reside in the home. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. The home is two story and LPA observed barricaded stairs during today's inspection. Off limit areas inside the home: entire second level, living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, laundry room and attached garage. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the on-limits family room. On limit areas include family room, kitchen, formal dining area and half bath. All knives and sharp items were observed to be stored out of reach of children. Off limit areas outside the home: left side section and garden bed in the right side section. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed some backyard toys like cars and bikes were not in good repair. LPA advised Licensee to remove/make inaccessible any play equipment that is in disrepair. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are operable. Continued on Page 2 LPA observed a serviced 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen area and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles and refilled using filtered water. Licensee states that she provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to the children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the formal dining area/nap area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Fire/disaster drill was last conducted on 01/03/2025. LPA obtained copy of children's roster. LPA reviewed four children's files for the required forms. Licensee does not have liability insurance for the day care and issues the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). LPA reviewed three infant's files for the nap check log. During today's inspection LPA observed Licensee completing the nap check log for previous days this week. LPA informed Licensee that nap checks need to be conducted and documented at the same time that children are napping and cannot be filled in after a few days. LPA reminded licensee that if an infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. 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 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. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification with an expiration date of 12/14/2026. Licensee has proof of immunization in file for measles, pertussis and influenza vaccine. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 01/04/2027. Continued on Page 3 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. Licensee understands that she needs to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing updates and regulations. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee states that no children require medications or IMS at this time. 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/ . Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. 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, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. As a result of today's inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Two technical violations issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Adilakshmi Lingampalli. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .