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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700228
Report Date: 03/27/2024
Date Signed: 03/27/2024 02:33:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/27/2024 02:33 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:MALHOTRA, SNEHAFACILITY NUMBER:
015700228
ADMINISTRATOR:MALHOTRA, SNEHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(617) 901-5727
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94538
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
03/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Sneha MalhotraTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On 3/27/2024 at 12:10PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Licensee Sneha Malhotra for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. Present during the inspection was the Licensee, her fingerprint cleared assistant, 4 infants and 3 preschool aged children. Licensee lives in the home with her husband, her father in law and their two minor children. Licensee’s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.

ON LIMITS AREA: Living Room, Bathroom #1, Dining Area and Backyard
OFF LIMITS AREA: Master Bedroom and Bathroom #2, Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Kitchen and Garage
ISOLATION AREA: Living Room in the corner

The facility is a single-story home owned by the Licensee. The inside of the home was observed to be neat with age appropriate materials for the children. During today's inspection all toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Licensee provides all food for the children. All food that is brought from the children’s home will be properly labeled and stored. Licensee stated that she does not transport children. Licensee stated that there are no pets, no firearms in the home, and no one smokes in the home.

There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the entry way of the home. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway. The home is equipped with central heat and air for proper ventilation. The backyard is fully fenced and has age appropriate materials for the children in care. LPA observed a swing set in the backyard. LPA asked how long the swing set has been there Licensee stated it has been about 3-4 months. LPA informed Licensee all additions or construction need to be reported to the department beforehand. There is a locked shed that is inaccessible to the children. LPA did not observe and harmful bodies of water in or around the home.
Continued 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/27/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: MALHOTRA, SNEHA
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700228
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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LPA reviewed 6 children's files and the assistant file. Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid training is complete and expires on 3/1/2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training has been completed and expires 3/1/2025. Licensee's assistant has a current CPR that expires 7/2025 and Mandated Reporter training that expires 4/19/2025. Licensee conducts and documents disaster drills at least once every 6 months. The last disaster drill was conducted 3/11/2024. All required licensing documents are posted in the entry way of the home.

There was one deficiency cited on today's visit. See 809-D for deficiency.

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 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.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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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: MALHOTRA, SNEHA
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700228
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Sneha Malhotra, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sneha Malhotra.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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Created By: Jaleesa Jackson On 03/27/2024 at 01:59 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: MALHOTRA, SNEHA
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700228

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)(5)
(a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (5) Construction of play equipment including swing sets/climbing structures.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not inform the department of an addition of a swing set which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/10/2024
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Licensee will review the reporting requirements video on https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/. After review Licensee will submit a written statement on what needs to be reported to licensing in the future. Licensee will send statement to LPA by POC date by email.
jaleesa.jackson@dss.ca.gov
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024


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