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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045405610
Report Date: 05/14/2019
Date Signed: 05/14/2019 11:54:22 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME:	CASTLES PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	045405610
ADMINISTRATOR:	MOCK, STEPHANIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	55 JAN CT.		TELEPHONE:	(530) 892-2273
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95928
CAPACITY:	64	CENSUS: 46	DATE:	05/14/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Stephanie Mock, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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	An unannounced annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sandy Husband. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 5/8/19 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility’s operating hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. This is a combination center with a separate infant license. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked under the kitchen cabinet. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors via individual disposable cups along with an igloo of water. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was posted in the classroom. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided by the facility. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pea gravel cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The (Continued on LIC 809-C)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Husband	TELEPHONE: 530-895-5822
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: CASTLES PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 045405610
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2019

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director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, LPA observed at 9:30 AM staffing ratios were being met and there were 46 children being supervised by 7 teachers/aides during indoor and outdoor play time. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit (S1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications and expire on 1/2020. An emergency drill was conducted within the past six months on 3/7/19. There is a current working carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher in the facility. Children nap on individual cots; bedding is stored separately and laundered weekly. Ten children’s records were reviewed at 11:15 AM, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Nine staff records were reviewed at 11:30 AM, and contained health screening forms. The sign in/out procedure was reviewed and in compliance. This facility is providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children. The Department’s IMS policy was discussed with the Director, Stephanie Mock. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. This report, as well as the AAP Guide to Safe Sleep Practices brochure, were reviewed and discussed with the Director. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years.

Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Husband	TELEPHONE: 530-895-5822
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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