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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340303423
Report Date: 08/18/2021
Date Signed: 08/18/2021 11:45:50 AM

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:NEW HOPE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
340303423
ADMINISTRATOR:PIMENTEL, YVETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:200 NEW HOPE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 745-9122
CITY:GALTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95632
CAPACITY:90CENSUS: 26DATE:
08/18/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:48 AM
MET WITH:Yvette PimentelTIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
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On 08/18/2021 at 08:48 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeevun Birk-Miller met with Director, Yvette Pimentel for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Census included 26 preschoolers being supervised by four staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

LPA toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Medications are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children. Poisons are not kept on premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food are protected against contamination. LPA observed that storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Program provides morning breakfast, snack, and afternoon snack. The children bring their own lunches. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed parents are signing in/out properly through the facility sign-in and out electronic system.

Five staff files and six children's files were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card and medical assessment, and immunization's. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (exp. 07/12/2023). All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. LPA reminded Director that 100% supervision is required at all times, including during nap time. At 9:47 AM during staff file reviews LPA observed that Staff #1 (S1) did not have Mandated Reporter Training completed or have proof of it being completed. LPA also observed that S1 and Staff #2 did have their health screening, but did not have TB tests in their files. Director and both staff stated they will work on getting those items for the file. Director and staff were unable to provide proof during the inspection Report continues on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeevun BirkTELEPHONE: (916) 917-6078
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
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: NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 340303423
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2021
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There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with Director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within ten working days.

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.

LPA verified the annual fees are current.

This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the Director. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and posted. This should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review. Director was encouraged to the visit the department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers.



In the areas that were evaluated, the following Type-B deficiencies were cited under California Code of Regulation Title 22. Refer to the 809-D page of this report.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeevun BirkTELEPHONE: (916) 917-6078
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
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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: NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 340303423
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/01/2021
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On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years
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following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the facility did not ensure that mandated reporter training was completed and in the file for S1. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited

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(3) The good physical health of each volunteer who works in the center shall be verified by: (B) Results of a test for tuberculosis performed not more than one year prior to or seven days after initial presence in the center.

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Based on record review the facility did not ensure that TB test results were in S1 and S2's files. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeevun BirkTELEPHONE: (916) 917-6078
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/18/2021
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