<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045405262
Report Date: 08/15/2023
Date Signed: 08/15/2023 11:01:54 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2023 11:01 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:LAURA'S DAYCARE CENTER & PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
045405262
ADMINISTRATOR:VONDRAN, KAITLINFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:475 E. 5TH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(530) 343-1516
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 25DATE:
08/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Kaitlin VondranTIME COMPLETED:
11:05 AM
NARRATIVE
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
On 8/15/2023 at 9:55 AM, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), J. Helton. Operating hours are 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday. The facility was toured at 10:38 AM, inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified.

The Director and 4 teachers were supervising 25 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements.The pool is fully fenced with Title 22 approved iron fencing. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with bark and free of hazards. 8 children's records were reviewed at 9:57 AM. 3 staff records were reviewed at 10:15 AM.


The following deficiencies were cited late lead testing and expired mandated reporter (see LIC 809D):

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.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Continued on LIC809C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jackie HeltonTELEPHONE: 530-513-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/15/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 3


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S DAYCARE CENTER & PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405262
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2023
NARRATIVE
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE.

LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead:

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 director 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/.

Director 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Kaitlin VonDran.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jackie HeltonTELEPHONE: 530-513-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 3
Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2023 11:01 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S DAYCARE CENTER & PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405262

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 required lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/16/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director has the lead scheduled
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/01/2023
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Director has recently ordered all staff to update and renew their mandated reporter prior to the end of the month. Director will send copies of completed certificates to LPA via email. Jackie.helton@dss.ca.gov
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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jackie HeltonTELEPHONE: 530-513-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/15/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 3