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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407716
Report Date: 07/23/2021
Date Signed: 07/23/2021 10:26:21 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:SMART START PRESCHOOL (INF)FACILITY NUMBER:
045407716
ADMINISTRATOR:THOMAS, JULIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1565 EAST AVENUETELEPHONE:
(530) 897-6278
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY:16CENSUS: DATE:
07/23/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Ann NelsonTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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On 7/23/2021 at 8:30am an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kirk Marks and met with Administrator, Ann Nelson. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. The facility’s operating hours are 7:00am to 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. The facility was toured at 9:00am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified.

The administrator stated no firearms or weapons are stored on site and none were observed. There are no pools or similar bodies of water.
The items which could pose a danger to children (such as disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications) are inaccessible to children. Poisons are not stored at the facility. Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of hazards. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with rubberized padding and free of hazards. Toilets and sinks are in sanitary condition and operating properly. The facility floors were clean and safe. The kitchen/food preparation area is clean, and free of litter or rodents. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector.

During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were eight children being supervised by three teachers/aides. Children are not left without visual supervision at any time. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit (S1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. The sign in/out system was reviewed, and representatives are using fingerprints and times are recorded. Staff are provided on-the-job training, including sanitation and universal precautions. Children with symptoms of illness are not accepted, and children who become ill during the day are isolated in main office.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kirk MarksTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5045
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2021
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: SMART START PRESCHOOL (INF)
FACILITY NUMBER: 045407716
VISIT DATE: 07/23/2021
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Eight children’s records were reviewed at 9:20am, and contained emergency identification forms and medical assessments. Three staff records were reviewed at 9:45am, and contained health screening forms, proof of mandated reporter training, and proof of immunizations.

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 AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kirk MarksTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5045
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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