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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422968
Report Date: 05/14/2025
Date Signed: 05/14/2025 05:11:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/14/2025 05:11 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GANDI, RAMESWARIFACILITY NUMBER:
013422968
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GANDI, RAMESWARIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 456-6890
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
05/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:13 PM
MET WITH:Rameswari GandiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:20 PM
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On May 14, 2025, at 2:13pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda met with licensee Rameswari Gandi for the purpose of conducting an unannounced 1-year annual inspection for Health and Safety compliance. Living in the home is licensee, her fingerprint cleared spouse, and their fingerprint cleared adult nephew. Present for today’s inspection was the licensee, two fingerprint cleared assistants, and 11 children in care (4 infants and 7 preschool age children). The hours of operation remain Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The facility is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single story home with an attached 2-car garage, and enclosed (fenced) backyard play area. There is a fireplace in the family room that is blocked with a TV stand to prevent access by children. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

There is a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher attached on the wall of the dining room, working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector (tested and functioning), and a working telephone. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every 6-months, the last one was conducted on 3/12/2025. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home.

On-Limit Areas: Living room (child care area), hallway leading through the kitchen, passageway through the kitchen into the family room (has a fireplace that is covered by a TV stand), Sunroom (play area and children’s lunch room), house bathroom, second bedroom on the left side of the hall (used for isolation area), and center of backyard.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GANDI, RAMESWARI
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422968
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025
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Off-Limit Areas: Kitchen, dining room, first bedroom on the left side of the hall, back master bedroom and master bathroom, and attached 2-car garage. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, child gates and visual supervision.

ISOLATION AREA will be in the second bedroom on the left side of the hall away from the other children in care.

The Licensee informed LPA of a desired change: swapping the first bedroom from “On-Limits” to “Off-Limits” and the second bedroom from “Off-Limits” to “On-Limits.” LPA instructed the Licensee to submit a facility sketch reflecting the updated On/Off-Limits designations for the bedrooms.

The Licensee was reminded that, aside from wipes or items used for children in the children’s bathroom, all other items—such as cleaning products—must either be removed or securely locked. No hazardous cleaning chemicals or other liquids are accessible in the on-limits area.

During the inspection, LPA did not observe any hazardous materials, cleaning products, toxins, or bodies of water accessible to children on the premises. The on-limits backyard play area contains age-appropriate toys and small structures, and the Licensee has a sufficient supply of age-appropriate toys and learning materials within the home.

The Licensee’s CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 10/28/2025. Mandated Reporter training (verified AB1207) was completed and expires on 10/12/2025. Both assistants have completed Mandated Reporter training: Assistant #1’s certification expires on 9/25/2026, and Assistant #2’s on 3/14/2026.

LPA reminded the Licensee of the following requirements: Mandated Reporter certificates must be obtained for all staff and renewed every two years; CPR and First Aid certifications must also be renewed every two years; Baby bouncers and drop-down cribs are not allowed in the daycare facility.

All children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. Staff files were also reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. The Licensee does not carry liability insurance, and all children’s files contain signed acknowledgment forms for parents.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GANDI, RAMESWARI
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422968
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025
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LPA reviewed the infant sleep logs and confirmed they are current. The Licensee and assistants comply with immunization laws applicable to daycare providers.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 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. 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.


There were no deficiencies issued today. This report will remain on file for three years.
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 Rameswari Gandi.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
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