045407013-1-22-2020-13-CC-SHUD-BL3UPR-20200122144559

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407013
Report Date: 01/22/2020
Date Signed: 01/22/2020 02:46:08 PM

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 PRESCHOOL - INFANTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	045407013
ADMINISTRATOR:	TIBBETTS, LACY		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	4 CREATIVE LANE		TELEPHONE:	(530) 570-4424
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95926
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS:	DATE:	01/22/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:35 PM
MET WITH:	Ronda Gambone, Owner		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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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 Analysts (LPAs), Sandy Husband and Carrie Wisehart. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 1/22/20 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 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. This is an infant license that contains a toddler component and is located at a combination center with a separate preschool license. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified at 1:00 PM. Activity space for infants is separate from other age groups. Infant and toddlers each have separate classrooms and play yards. The items which could pose a danger to children (detergents and cleaning compounds) were inaccessible to children. The Owner stated that there are no poisons on site and none were observed during today's inspection. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe for infants and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors via bottled water and individual labeled cups. The Owner was given the Lead brochure and informed of new testing requirements. The infant changing tables have at least 3" sides and sanitary built in vinyl pad that is at least 1" thick. The toddler bathroom and hand washing area appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient napping equipment (cribs and cots) available that meet requirements. A current menu was posted in the foyer. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas appeared in safe condition and contained pea gravel cushioning under climbing structure. 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: 01/22/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020

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: LITTLE DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL - INFANTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 045407013
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2020

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director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, infant/toddler staffing ratios were being met and 24 children were being directly supervised by 9 teachers/aides at 1:30 PM during nap time. At least one staff member present possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications which expire on 1/11/22. Full signatures were observed on sign/in, sign-out sheets and there is an electronic waiver in place. 11 children’s records were reviewed at 12:45 PM and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, medical assessments, and infant feeding plans. Eight staff records were reviewed at 1:15 PM and contained documentation of education and training and health screenings as required. This facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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. 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 Owner. 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: 01/22/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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