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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500285
Report Date: 08/09/2021
Date Signed: 08/09/2021 12:29:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/09/2021 12:29 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:VENKITACHALAM, RAMYAFACILITY NUMBER:
394500285
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Ramya Venkitachalam. TIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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On Monday, August 9, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced random annual inspection and met with Licensee, Ramya Venkitachalam. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Licensee’s husband was in the facility during this inspection. LPA observed four children supervised by the Licensee. Criminal record clearances were verified. Off limit areas: the entire main body of the home including, but not limited to; the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, all bathrooms, entire upstairs, all bedrooms, backyard, and the garage.

LPA and Licensee toured the home inside and out. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certification. LPA discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, posting COVID-19 material, licensing inspection notices and parent notification requirements. LPA reviewed child and staff file requirements with Licensee. LPA provided Licensee with the updated safe sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and a blank Infant Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227) for her records.

LPA discussed fire drills and the requirement for them do be conducted at least once every six months and documented. Hazardous materials, chemicals, and medications are kept inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher meets regulation guidelines. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operational.

There were no bodies of water observed.

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.

REPORT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/09/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: VENKITACHALAM, RAMYA
FACILITY NUMBER: 394500285
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2021
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LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207 Training) with Licensee. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: HTTP://WWW.MANDATEDREPORTERCA.COM/. LPA observed current Mandated Reporter Training certification.

LPA verified facility fees. Licensee will renew payment by due date.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the Licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised Licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regard to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws CHILDCAREADVOCATESPROGRAM@DSS.CA.GOV

No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. LPA reviewed report with the Licensee and provided copies along with Appeal Rights. An exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Licensee and shall be posted in the facility for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2021
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