Routine inspection·June 21, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Morales conducted an Annual Random visit and was greeted by Licensee Navdeep Kaur and her staff. Licensee stated that her husband Karnail Kaur, her two sons, daughter-in-law and mother-in- law reside at the home. All are finger pint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA observed a total of eight children: three under 24 months of age and five pre-school children. The day care is located in the back of the house. Parents enter from the side of the house. The front part of the home is off limits from the day care. The front portion of the house is a two story and there are stairs that are barricaded. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA reviewed Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection was conducted on 1/16/2024. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee’s has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. The backyard is enclosed by a fence. Off limit areas inside Licensee's home: (upstairs): 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and prayer room. (downstairs): master bedroom, master bathroom, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 hallway closets, laundry room, and attached garage. Off limit areas outside the home: front yard, 1/2 left side area of the backyard, 1 locked shed in the backyard, and 1 storage cabinet in the backyard. LPA toured the backyard area and observed the backyard area is adequately fenced and there are no bodies of water. There is a designated area where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness until parent pick up. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not handle any medications. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417 and 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 Pallavi Singh 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. Supervision of children was discussed with licensee, and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are always supervised. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understand that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee provides snacks for the children. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored. Staff stated has a first aid kit in the day care. Staff stated that nobody smokes, and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the day care. LPA reviewed a random selection of children's file and observed that parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification forms are in each file. LPA observed that Staff was conducting the 15 minutes sleep log for the three infants. Licensee and Staff files were reviewed for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and influenza (or statement declining influenza). Mandated Reporter Training is being waived for language barrier. Licensee and staff have current Pediatric CPR/FIRST AID. LPA encouraged the Licensee to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee and understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations and advised that the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. The licensee 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No citations were issued at today's visit. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee 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.