434417447-12-26-2024-07-CC-MKAR-DCBQ74-20241226105431

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417447
Report Date: 12/26/2024
Date Signed: 12/26/2024 01:02:45 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	SHETTY, PRATHEEKSHA		FACILITY NUMBER:	434417447
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	12/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:35 AM
MET WITH:	Pratheeksha Shetty		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:05 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mandeep Kaur and Syeda Bahar conducted an announced prelicensing inspection. LPAs met with Applicant Pratheeksha Shetty and explained the reason for the inspection. Purpose of this inspection; Applicant applied for a small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. Also, present in the home was Applicant's husband, Roshan Kumar. The Applicant and Applicant's husband are the only adults residing in the home. Applicant has one minor son, 4 year old, also residing in the home. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Applicant does plan on obtaining liability insurance for the day care. Applicant understands that parents will need to fill out the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) if she does not plan on obtaining liability insurance for the day care. Applicant has a valid CPR/1st Aid, which expires on 10/13/2026. Applicant's Preventive Health and Safety certificate and Mandated Reporter training certificate are on file. Applicant completed the Preventative health and Safety training on 10/12/2024 and Mandated Reporter training on 08/28/2023. LPAs reminded Applicant that the Mandated Reporter training and CPR/1st Aid requires renewal every two years. Applicant's immunization records for TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza are also on file. Applicant provided proof of control of property (Copy of Lease agreement on file). Because the Applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. LPAs observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the Applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The Applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). LPAs toured the inside and outside of the home with Applicant. Applicant resides in a single story single family home. Off limit area includes: one bedroom, one bathroom, laundry room and attached garage. Entire backyard is available for the children to play. LPAs advised the applicant that children need to be supervised at all times. continue on next page

SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SHETTY, PRATHEEKSHA	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417447
	VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024

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The home is clean, orderly, including heating and air conditioning, for safety & comfort. The Applicant has a valid phone in the home. There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children indoors.

LPAs observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10ABC), working combo smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Applicant states that she does not have any pets or
weapons/ammunition in the home.

All disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were inaccessible. There were no baby walkers or bouncers observed in the on-limit areas for the children. Applicant understands that baby walkers or other similar items are not permitted for the children. LPAs reminded Applicant that fire/disaster drill need to be conducted every six (6) months and documented.

Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talk to the children and distract them with different activities. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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. LPAs also informed Applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices onthe 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.

Applicant states that she may administer medication once she has children in care. Applicant states that a
child will be isolated in the dinning area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Applicant has a
First Aid kit with a touchless thermometer in the home.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024

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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SHETTY, PRATHEEKSHA	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417447
	VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024

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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 (American Disability Act) was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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.

LPAs reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes,
children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

All adults have cleared criminal record clearance, child abuse index, and TB. Applicant was reminded that all
adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who
have contact with children, 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.

On this date, 11/04/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SHETTY, PRATHEEKSHA	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417447
	VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and
stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other
important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information
website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child
Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Pratheeksha Shetty. LPAs advised Applicant that Small Family Child Care Home license will be issued upon completion of the following:

1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) review and approval.
2. Submission of updated facility sketch.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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