Upon arrival LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection and conducted a census. This is a single story home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The home was neat and clean 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 1 bathroom hallway , and two (2) 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 dining room 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. Licensee confirmed there are no pools/hot tubs at the home.

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 confirmed that she resides in the home. Licensee does have current child care insurance expires 4/2025.

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At 11:00 AM LPA requested and reviewed the files two (2) children files and personnel files. 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 file. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 02/18/2025. 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 12/2/2024 . 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 624). 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/.

Per licensee no medication is being administered at this time.

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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.

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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.