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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407012
Report Date: 07/26/2022
Date Signed: 07/26/2022 10:52:40 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2022 10:52 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
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:LITTLE DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
045407012
ADMINISTRATOR:YEAGER, TIFFANIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4 CREATIVE LANETELEPHONE:
(530) 342-7758
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 17DATE:
07/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Ronda Gambone and Tiffani YeagerTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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The facility case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wisehart who met with Licensee Ronda Gambone and Director, Tiffani Yeager. The licensee has applied for a capacity change to 22 preschooler and 18 toddlers for a total of 40 children.. The facility was toured inside and outside. The center will operate from 7 am- 5:30 pm, M-F. The fire clearance was approved 7/19/22 for 48 including (40 preschool/toddlers & 8 infants on a separate license). The indoor capacity measured to meet the needs of 40 children. The outdoor yard area was measured and will accommodate the 18 toddlers and 22 preschool children. Therefore, the 40 requested capacity is approved. Required postings are posted in lobby by front door. The licensee was advised that all staff are required to have a criminal background clearance on file with Community Care Licensing. The applicant is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for anyone providing care or supervision without a criminal record clearance.
Children use the fenced outdoor play areas. There is artificial turf cushion material underneath the play structures in the toddler playground and pea gravel on the preschool play yard, sufficient to absorb falls. Shade is provided in the play yard. There are no bodies of water located on the property and none are to be added without prior notification and approval of the licensing agency. There are pull fire alarms, and there is a working carbon monoxide detector and charged fire extinguisher in the facility rated at least the 2A10BC. All exits are marked. There is 5 toilets and 1 potty chair and five sinks. There is one staff bathroom, which is separate. Water is provided both inside and out via water bottles.
The food is properly stored, and refrigeration is provided. Age appropriate toys and activities are available for children.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department.
A notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carrie WisehartTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5824
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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