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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013421867
Report Date: 02/07/2024
Date Signed: 02/07/2024 01:38:17 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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:SOOD, MEENAFACILITY NUMBER:
013421867
ADMINISTRATOR:SOOD, MEENAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 673-2179
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94538
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5CENSUS: 4DATE:
02/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Meena SoodTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 02/07/2024 at 9:40AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Licensee Meena Sood for an Unannounced Required Inspection. Present during the inspection was the Licensee, her fingerprint cleared son, 2 infants and 2 preschool aged children. Licensee lives in the home with her adult son, her daughter-in-law and their two (2) minor children. Licensee’s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8:00AM – 6:00PM, Monday - Friday.

ON LIMITS AREA: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area, Hallway Bathroom, Bedroom #1(first door left of hallway) and Backyard
OFF LIMITS AREA: Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Master Bedroom with attached Bathroom, Entertainment room and Garage
ISOLATION AREA: Dining Room

The facility is a single-story home owned by the Licensee. The inside of the home was observed to be neat, clean with ample age appropriate materials for the children. During today's inspection LPA found one open bag of dishwasher pods under the sink in the on limits kitchen. Licensees son stated that is was left there by accident the night prior. LPA reminded Licensee that all cleaning products and similar items need to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed a new room added on to the back of the home. The new room is attached to the sliding glass door exit that originally led to the backyard. This alteration was not sent to the department prior to construction. LPA asked about when the new room was built and Licensee's son stated that was built December 2023 when the daycare was closed. LPA reminded Licensee that all alteration or additions to the daycare grounds need to be notified to the Department. LPA also observed an infant napping with a blanket on them in the crib. Licensee stated that the parents requested a blanket. LPA reminded Licensee that safe sleep regulations state that no loose objects are to be in the crib with the infant. Licensee immediately removed the blanket from the crib. Licensee provides all food for the children that is properly stored and maintained. Licensee stated that they do not transport children.
Continued 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Jaleesa Jackson On 02/07/2024 at 12:04 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: SOOD, MEENA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421867

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observatio and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 cleaning product was in an area accessible to children which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will go to ccld.childcarevideos.org and review the "Locks and Inaccessibility Requirements in Child Care" video. Licensee will then send a statement informing LPA on how this will be prevented going forward. POC must be sent to LPA by email on or before POC date.
jaleesa.jackson@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(b)
Infant Safe Sleep
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above one infant was napping with a blanket on them in the crib which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
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Licensee will review safe sleep regulations and send a statement to LPA summarizing what Safe Sleep is for infants in child care. LPA will send statement to LPA by email by POC date.
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: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/07/2024


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Created By: Jaleesa Jackson On 02/07/2024 at 12:10 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: SOOD, MEENA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421867

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)
An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:

Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 infant under the age of 12 months old does not have an infant sleep plan filled out which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will have parents complete infant sleep plan LIC 9227 and send proof of completion to LPA by email by POC date.
jaleesa.jackson@dss.ca.gov
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Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)(2)
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: Room additions to the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in building a new addition to the home without notifiy the department of the alteration which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
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Licensee will fill out and mail to the regional office a new application for modification of the home along with a new facility sketch of both the inside and backyard of the home. Proof of application mailed to Regional office must be sent to LPA by POC date. Licensee may also drop off application in person.
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: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/07/2024


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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: SOOD, MEENA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421867
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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The home has one (1) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen. There is a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The home is equipped with central heat and air for proper ventilation. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in or around the home that could be a potential danger to the children in care. The fireplace in the dining area is locked and made inaccessible to the children in care. The backyard is fully fenced, clean and well maintained. Licensee stated there are no firearms and no pets in the home.

Licensee is operating within their licensed capacity and is in ratio. LPA reviewed 4 children's files and found that one infant under 12 months does not have a infant sleep plan on file. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training is complete and expires 9/29/2024. Licensee's CPR and First Aid are current and expires 03/2024. Licensee stated that she has the class scheduled for later this month for renewal. Licensee conducts and logs disaster drills. The last fire drill was 10/19/2023 and the last earthquake drill was 10/5/2023. All required forms are posted and visible for public view by the front door. LPA reviewed and obtained a copy the facility roster.

There were 4 deficiencies cited on today's visit. See 809-D

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.

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

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOOD, MEENA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421867
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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.

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 Meena Sood, 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 Meena Sood.

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

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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