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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420373
Report Date: 02/20/2025
Date Signed: 02/20/2025 05:32:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/20/2025 05:32 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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GANDHI, BHAWANAFACILITY NUMBER:
013420373
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GANDHI, BHAWANAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 794-8838
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94555
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Bhawana GandhiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On February 6th, 2025 at approximately 2:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright met with licensee Bhawana Gandhi for an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was allowed entry in the home by the licensee after the purpose of the inspection was disclosed. There were no children present during the inspection. LPA toured the home to conduct a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

The single story consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room (main daycare area), kitchen/dining room (day-care area #2), backyard with gazebo, shed and garage. The home was neat and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort for children in care. The isolation area for sick children is the couch in the living room (day-care area #1) which is a section away from other children in care. There are age appropriate toys that the LPA observed to be in good condition. LPA observed and Licensee confirmed that there ere are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the home.

On limit areas include: Living room (day-care room #1), Kitchen/Dining room area, Play room (bedroom #1/daycare area #2) which is to the left of the entrance to home, bathroom (to the right of hallway) and backyard.
Off-limits areas include: Two (2) remaining bedrooms, master bathroom, shed and garage.

The off limits areas will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA observed and licensee confirmed that there are no hazardous materials, including cleaning products or toxins present during the inspection. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector/carbon monoxide, fully stocked First Aid Kit and telephone. There is a fireplace with cage and blocked by a table which makes it inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed and Licensee confirmed that are no weapons or firearms present at the home. See LIC809-C for continuance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/16/2024
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GANDHI, BHAWANA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420373
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025
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Licensee is a recipient of the Infrastructure Grant Program from CDSS/Child Care and Development Division. Grant was approved on June 28th, 2022 and Licensee home renovations of the backyard and deck removal were completed in May 2024.

All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to this FCCH. Licensees CPR/First aid training certificate expires 11/2026 and Mandated Reporter training certificate was completed on 3/11/2025. There are no children in care to conduct a file review. Licensee has required licensing forms needed when children are to be enrolled in care. All required forms are posted and visible for public review upon entry to the home. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. Licensee was reminded that training certificates must be renewed every 2 years.

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.

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/.
See LIC809C for continuance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
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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 EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GANDHI, BHAWANA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420373
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025
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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 [email protected]. 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 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Bhawana, 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. Report was read and reviewed with licensee Bhawana Gandhi.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025
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