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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045405611
Report Date: 03/27/2023
Date Signed: 03/27/2023 02:54:48 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
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:CASTLES PRESCHOOL (INFANT)FACILITY NUMBER:
045405611
ADMINISTRATOR:LOVE, KATIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:55 JAN CT.TELEPHONE:
(530) 892-2273
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95928
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 11DATE:
03/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Katie LoveTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 3/27/2023 at 12:40pm a Required 1-Year inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez. The infant program operates, 6:30am-6:00pm, Monday–Friday . The facility was toured at 2:15pm inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Three teachers and one aide were supervising 11 infants, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with gravel and free of hazards.

Five children's records were reviewed at 1:05pm, Five staff records were reviewed at 1:40pm.

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

Report Continued: See LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura ChavezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5914
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2023
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, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: CASTLES PRESCHOOL (INFANT)
FACILITY NUMBER: 045405611
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Katie Love and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at:https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

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 facility Director Katie Love.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura ChavezTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5914
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023
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