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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013421872
Report Date: 02/01/2024
Date Signed: 02/01/2024 12:25:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/01/2024 12:25 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	RAMAKRISHNAN, SOWMYA		FACILITY NUMBER:	013421872
ADMINISTRATOR:	RAMAKRISHNAN, SOWMYA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(925) 699-4724
CITY:	PLEASANTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94588
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	02/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Sowmya Ramakrishnan		TIME COMPLETED:	12:50 PM

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On January 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux met with licensee Sowmya Ramakrishnan for an Unannounced Required Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared assistants, Archana Upadhyay and Nadera Sadiqyar. There were ten (10) preschool age children in care. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 08:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. Per licensee confirmed that she does reside in the home. This single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the dining room (with double doors), away from other children in care.

On-limit-areas include: (right side of the home) Living room, family room, dining room (double doors), main bathroom near the front door and the rear yard.

Off-limit-areas include: Kitchen and the left side of the home, which includes all 3 bedrooms (master bedroom and bathroom) and 2 bathrooms, and two car garage.

The off-limits are will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a fire place in the diningroom that has a barricade/screen to prevent access by children. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today’s inspection. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection.

The home has a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, telephone, and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted near the kitchen area. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children. Licensee does have current child care insurance.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: RAMAKRISHNAN, SOWMYA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013421872
	VISIT DATE: 02/01/2024

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OUTDOOR PLAY Area: Fully fenced backyard, there are age appropriate toys in the rear yard for play. LPA observed that this area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. There are no pools, hot tubs or any bodies of water. Due to today's weather conditions the rear yard was partial inspected, per licensee she does not use in the winter since it is so cold.

At 11:30 AM LPA requested and reviewed the files of four (4) children in care. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. LPA reviewed all assistant files. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 01/05/2024. The licensee and her assistants Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 08/2025. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 12/23/23 and her assistant has completed hers on 08/17/2023. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. The licensee is in ratio today

Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: RAMAKRISHNAN, SOWMYA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013421872
	VISIT DATE: 02/01/2024

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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-andresources/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 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.

Per licensee no medication is being administered at this 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 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, the LICENSEE Sowmya Ramakrishnan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights Provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sowmya Ramakrishnan.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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