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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045406625
Report Date: 03/27/2024
Date Signed: 03/27/2024 02:56:27 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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:LAURA'S INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
045406625
ADMINISTRATOR:VUE, LYTAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:380 EAST 5TH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(530) 343-1516
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY:19CENSUS: 15DATE:
03/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:54 AM
MET WITH:Kaitlin Vandron - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 03/27/2024 at 11:15 am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elizabeth Friese and Sydney Sims. The operating hours are Monday–Friday 6:45 am - 5:30 pm. The facility was toured at 11:30 am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in daycare rooms 1-3, and childrens' bathroom. The off-limits areas are the staff bathroom and the kitchen.

The Director and staff were supervising 15 children, 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 wood bark and free of hazards.

6 children's records were reviewed at 11:58 am. 5 staff records were reviewed at 12:11 pm.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101439.1(f)(3)
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment
(f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. (3) There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, in that C7 was asleep in a crib with a mobile above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2024
Plan of Correction
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Mobile was immediately removed, and staff counseled by LPAs. Staff will review provided safe sleep video and proof will be provided to CCL by 3/28/2024.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)(3)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C7 was sleeping on stomach with no individual sleep plan in place, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2024
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Child was immediately removed from the crib and placed on his back appropriately. Staff will review provided safe sleep video and proof will be provided to CCLD by 3/28/2024.
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: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(f)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 trash cans containing diapers were uncovered, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
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Licensee or Director will provide pictures of covered trash cans to CCLD by 4/03/2024.
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 6 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/29/2024
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LIC 503's for S1, S3 and S5 to be provided to CCLD by 4/29/24.
Immunizations for S4 to be provided as well.
elizabeth.friese@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: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(l)(1)(B)
Personnel Requirements
(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 6 files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
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S2's LIC 9052 to be provided to CCLD by 4/03/2024.
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(b)(2)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 7 children's files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
Plan of Correction
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C7's individual infant sleep plan to be provided to CCLD by 4/03/2024.
elizabeth.friese@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: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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The following deficiencies were cited: During facility tour, LPAs observed @ 11:37 am that infant C7 was asleep on C7's stomach. LPAs also observed at 11:37 am that there was a mobile hanging above the crib C7 was napping in. At 11:40 am, LPA's observed 2 uncovered trash cans with diapers inside. At 12:11, during staff record review, LPAs found S1, S3 and S5 were missing LIC 503s. Also during staff record review, S2 is missing LIC 9052. At 11:58 am, during Children's record review, LPA's found that C7 did not have an Individual Sleep Plan on file. (see LIC 809D)

LPA Elizabeth Friese informed Director that this report dated 3/27/2024 documents 2 Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.


Also, LPAs Elizabeth Friese and Sydney Sims informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/27/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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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 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 045406625
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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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 Vandron.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth FrieseTELEPHONE: (530) 813-0993
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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