045407592-9-5-2019-13-CC-CKRD-BFQPNK-20190905112803

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407592
Report Date: 09/05/2019
Date Signed: 09/05/2019 11:28:07 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:	CREATIVE MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	045407592
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINGEMANN, HEATHER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	973 PALMETTO AVE. SUITE 1 & 2		TELEPHONE:	(530) 636-4206
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95926
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/05/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Heather Lingemann		TIME COMPLETED:	11:35 AM

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	A pre-licensing inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Krogstad, in response to an application received on 7/16/19, requesting a preschool license for 30 children. LPA Krogstad met with Director Heather Lingemann. Operating hours will be Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm, year round. The approved fire clearance for the requested capacity of 30 was received on 8/7/19. The facility is compromised of two separate buildings, labeled Suite 1 and 2. The two buildings were toured, inspected and measured for space. Suite 1 measured sufficient for 13 children. There is one toilet and two sinks available for children's use in Suite 1. Suite 2 measured sufficient for 18 children. Suite 2 has one toilet and one sink available for children's use. The staff restroom and isolation restroom is in Suite 2. The total usable indoor space is sufficient for 32 children, however, there are only two total toilets available. There are changing tables in both children's restrooms that meet Title 22 requirements. Poisons are locked in the Suite 2 laundry room. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector system and fire extinguishers in both buildings. Items that could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, medication, etc) will be inaccessible. The director understands that if the center provides meals or snacks, a menu shall be posted at least one week in advance. There were no hazards observed in the classrooms. The director stated no firearms or ammunition will be stored on site and none were observed. The attached front fully fenced play yard measured sufficient for 37 children. There is wood chip cushioning under climbing structures to absorb falls. There were no hazards or bodies of water observed on or adjacent to the property. There is sufficient age appropriate toys, equipment and nap pads for the requested capacity. Nap pad meet minimum thickness requirements. See LIC 809C for further.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christen Krogstad	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4230
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019

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: CREATIVE MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 045407592
	VISIT DATE: 09/05/2019

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Unusual Incident Reporting and posting document requirements were discussed. Children and staff records to be maintained were reviewed. Staff qualifications and ratio requirements were reviewed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and an IMS plan was obtained for the license. 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:www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department.

The facility is ready for licensure.

A provisional 90-day license shall be issued pending completion of Preventative Health Practices for the Director, scheduled September 14th, 2019. The Director possesses current pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications (expiring 8/17/21)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christen Krogstad	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4230
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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