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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 293621238
Report Date: 12/02/2022
Date Signed: 12/02/2022 12:00:31 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 12/02/2022 12:00 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833



FACILITY NAME:LITTLE FRIENDS CDC (INF)FACILITY NUMBER:
293621238
ADMINISTRATOR:GARRISON, LAURENFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:10114 GRANHOLM LANETELEPHONE:
(530) 265-9104
CITY:NEVADA CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95959
CAPACITY:16CENSUS: 7DATE:
12/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Lauren GarrisonTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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All times on this report are approximate. At 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Amanda Blesi and Matthew Gallo arrived at the facility and met with Director Susan Christensen and owner Lauren Garrison for a required 1-year unannounced Annual inspection. LPAs toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 9:11 am, LPAs observed 7 infants/toddlers being cared for by 2 staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are no climbing structures for infant use indoors or outdoors. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arms reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all times. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted and sign in and out sheets were reviewed. LPA reminded staff that infant bottles, dishes and containers must be labeled and dated per regulation section 101427(j). LPA also discussed the requirement of washing children's bedding at least once daily. LPA observed proper storage of medication, equipment and supplies.



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. (Report continued on LIC 809-C)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda BlesiTELEPHONE: (916) 208-3427
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/02/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FRIENDS CDC (INF)
FACILITY NUMBER: 293621238
VISIT DATE: 12/02/2022
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment

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

A sample of children's records were reviewed. Quarterly updated Needs & Services plans were observed. A sample of staff records were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training certification. Completion of AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for staff. Director understands the training must be renewed every two years and proof of completion must be maintained in employee files. No baby walkers, infant bouncers, saucer chairs, Johnny Jumpers, or taco sleepers were observed on the premises. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA discussed the facility is showing annual fees are overdue. Ms. Garrison states she will mail the payment in this week.

LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Lauren Garrison. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven PetersTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda BlesiTELEPHONE: (916) 208-3427
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2022
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