Routine inspection·May 14, 2025

On 5/14/2025 at 1:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Annual / Random Visit. LPA met with the Licensee Sruthi Sidigidda and explained the nature of the visit. Present on this visit were the Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant Sirisha, 3 infants, 3 preschool children and the Licensee\342\200\231s daughters which are school age children. The home operates from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Licensee. The home is a two-story home. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The On-Limit Areas are the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Area, Hallway Bathroom next to the garage and the Backyard. The Backyard will be a designated outdoor play area that is fully fenced. LPA observed a safety gate installed in the bottom of the stairs and a locked storage shed on the side yard. The Off-Limit Areas are the Garage and the entire Second Floor. LPA Estoesta reminded the Applicant that the Off-Limit Areas will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence/safety gate with visual supervision. There are no pools, hot tubes, or any other bodies of water. LPA reminded the Applicant that all hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The designated isolation area is the bedroom number 3 located at the 2nd story, when a child gets sick in day care. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher 3A40BC, smoke detector, carbon monoxide, telephone. As per the applicant, there are no firearms on the premises. The home does have a fireplace at the Family Room that was blocked by children\342\200\231s toy storage. There are ample age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials that appear to be safe and in good condition. The Licensee provided proof of control of property and LPA reviewed the documentation. The Licensee completed the Preventive Health and Safety Training on 4/4/2024, CPR and First Aid Training on 3/4/2024 and the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ on 3/31/2024. The License has records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded the Applicant 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, Sleep Logs, LIC 9227 and Immunization. Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant 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 applicant 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. 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/ . Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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. There were no deficiencies cited on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Sruthi Sidigidda.