394500285-9-13-2023-53-CC-SWIS-CVMQBU-20230913120208

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500285
Report Date: 09/13/2023
Date Signed: 09/13/2023 12:02:15 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/13/2023 12:02 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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	VENKITACHALAM, RAMYA		FACILITY NUMBER:	394500285
ADMINISTRATOR:	VENKITACHALAM, RAMYA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 723-4902
CITY:	MOUNTAIN HOUSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95391
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	09/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Ramya Venkitachalam		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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On September 13, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Ramya Venkitachalam for an unannounced one year required inspection. During the inspection LPA Williams observed six children in care being supervised by the Licensee. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-5:30PM.

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.

The home is a two- story home and the off-limits areas include: entire upstairs. The Licensee stated that there are pets or weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the property.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. LPA observed all the required postings in an area visible to authorized representatives. LPA observed all poisons locked with a key lock or combination lock.

After review of the facility files, LPA found that the Licensee and her Assistant have all immunization records, Mandated Reporter Training, and an EMSA approved CPR current. Mandated Reporter Training expires: 3/2024 CPR expires: 4/2025. The Licensee understands that these trainings must be complete every two years. LPA observed that all children's files contained appropriate documentation. Finally, a children's roster and a fire drill log were observed; the last drill was conducted on 6/2023.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2023

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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: VENKITACHALAM, RAMYA	FACILITY NUMBER: 394500285
	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2023

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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/.

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 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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Ramya Venkitachala 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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