Routine inspection·October 4, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA met with the Licensee Shalini Gulati and explained the nature of the visit. Present on this visit were two (2) Assistant, Licensee's spouse, two (2) Infants and nine (9) preschool children. The home\342\200\231s operating days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA toured the home to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Licensee. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON LIMIT AREAS (accessible to children in care) are the Day Care Room / Classroom, hallway bathroom and the backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are the entire second 2nd floor, living room, dining room, kitchen and the garage which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. There is a child safety gates located in the home to prevent access to OFF LIMIT AREAS. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the dining room. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. Licensee follows the posting requirement regulation. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is being blocked by a furniture to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills monthly with the last one conducted on 9/2/2022. The facility does not carry childcare liability insurance, or a bond and the Licensee maintain the signed form LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE in each child's file. SEE 809 C. Continuation.... The licensee and the assistant's CPR and First Aid certificate and expire on 09/2023. The licensee and the ass the assistant's completed the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ on 10/2021. Licensees have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. Facility roster of children was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that she does transport children at this time. Licensee has a current and valid Driver License. Licensee understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating conditions and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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/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 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. SEE 809 C. Continuation... To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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, 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. LPA discussed the PIN 20-24-CCP RECENTLY APPROVED SAFE SLEEP REGULATIONS IN EFFECT, PIN 22-10-CCP UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19), PIN 21-21-CCP and Guardian User Information. If you need assistance with your Guardian username or password, need to submit a Licensee User Access Form or have been locked out of your account, please email GuardianLoginSupport@dss.ca.gov. If you have questions regarding a communication you received from CPMB, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact CPMB at 1-888-422-5669 or Guardian@dss.ca.gov 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. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Shalini Gulati.