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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435700334
Report Date: 05/18/2022
Date Signed: 05/25/2022 02:28:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/25/2022 02:28 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:NIJHAWAN, RHYTHMFACILITY NUMBER:
435700334
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:44 PM
MET WITH:Rhythm Nijhawan TIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:45 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Licensee Rhythm Nijhawan and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were Licensee's Spouse and 7 preschool children (3 of them are enrolled in Kindergarten). The home operates from from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The home was virtually toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home. The home is neat, clean with heating, ventilation for safety and comfort. The On-Limit areas are the Preschool room, the living room, the hallway bathroom and completely fenced backyard. There are no accessible hazardous cleaning chemicals or other liquids in the on-limits area. The Off-Limit areas are the kitchen and dining room, two (2) bedroom, master bedroom and master bathroom, the garage, front yard and the side yards which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. There is a gate located at the kitchen to prevent access to the Off Limit Areas. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today.

The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on April 2022. Licensee owns the house and does not carry childcare liability insurance or a bond and maintain the signed form LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE.

SEE 809 C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: NIJHAWAN, RHYTHM
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700334
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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The licensee CPR and First Aid certificate and expires on 2023. The licensee completed the Mandated Reporter - Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ Licensees have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination.

Facility roster of children was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. Children’s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization.

Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. Licensee has a current and valid Driver License. Licensee understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating conditions and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system.

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/process.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: NIJHAWAN, RHYTHM
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700334
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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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.

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



LPA Estoesta discussed, provided copies of the PIN 22-10-CCP - Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Guardian New User Guide.

There are no deficiencies cited on this visit.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rhythm Nijhawan.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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