125407413-2-24-2023-13-CC-KLYH-CPD2ZS-20230224165050

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 125407413
Report Date: 02/24/2023
Date Signed: 02/24/2023 04:50:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/24/2023 04:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE SAPLINGS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	125407413
ADMINISTRATOR:	SLATTERY, MILES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1653 J STREET		TELEPHONE:	(707) 441-4193
CITY:	EUREKA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95501
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	02/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:00 PM
MET WITH:	Nancy Danel		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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	On 02/24/2023 at 3 PM, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch. This program is operated by City of Eureka, and days and hours of operation are currently, Monday–Friday 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, year-round. The facility was toured at 3 PM inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The facility representative and four staff were supervising three 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 grass, and wood chips. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Five children's records were reviewed at 4 PM. Five staff records were also reviewed at 4 PM. 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. 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 See next page

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5033
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2023

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
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SAPLINGS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 125407413
	VISIT DATE: 02/24/2023

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Licensee has also requested a capacity increase from 24 to 30 preschool children, and application was received by Licensing 01/06/2023. Fire clearance was approved 01/20/2023 and received by Licensing. Facility had sufficient restroom fixtures and square footage inside and outside to meet the requested capacity of 30 children. Capacity increase is approved today 02/24/2023.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Nancy Danel.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 966-0216
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5033
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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