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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700462
Report Date: 10/24/2024
Date Signed: 10/24/2024 02:48:39 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2024 02:48 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:	KOVVURI, ARUNA		FACILITY NUMBER:	015700462
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	10/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Aruna Kovvuri		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Licensee Aruna Kovvuri for an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. During this inspection, the licensee was supervising one (1) preschooler. The licensee resides in the house with her husband and two minor children. The licensee understands that her children under ten who reside in the house will count toward the ratio. The three-story home has four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a den, laundry room, living room, kitchen, dining area, sideyard, and garage. The licensee operates Monday- Friday from 8:45 am-4:30 pm.
ON-LIMIT AREAS: Den (primary playroom) located on the first floor, adjacent half bathroom and Living room. Licensee utilizes side yard as outdoor area.

OFF-LIMIT AREAS, first floor- kitchen, storage closet (on first floor-next to the bathroom), dining area and entire second floor, third floor and garage.

LPA Saini inspected the facility for health and safety hazards, and the following was observed: The facility uses a den as the main daycare area, which is equipped with age-appropriate toys and activities. The home has a working telephone, a functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher that meets minimum requirements. During today's inspection, the LPA did not observe any bodies of water or fireplaces. The stairs are barricaded from the base. The licensee confirmed during the visit that there are no firearms stored in the house. Per licensee, the facility provides cots and bedding to each child, and the licensee launders bedding every week.The licensee has current CPR and first aid certifications, which expire in 04/2025, and has also completed mandated reporter training. The licensee conducted the last emergency drill on 08/13/2024, and it is properly logged. The licensee provides daily snacks, and children are required to bring their lunch. The LPA reviewed the children's files, which are complete and up to date. All required postings are posted.The facility does not provide care to the infants; however, the licensee acknowledged her understanding of safe sleep guidelines. The facility roster was reviewed, and a copy was obtained.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jyoti Saini
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024

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: KOVVURI, ARUNA	FACILITY NUMBER: 015700462
	VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024

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During Inspection, 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.

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.

Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com

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.

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

There is no deficiency cited today.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Aruna Kovvuri.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jyoti Saini
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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