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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340309428
Report Date: 02/07/2025
Date Signed: 02/07/2025 12:31:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/07/2025 12:31 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:SALVATION ARMY DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
340309428
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEONEL GUTIERREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2540 ALHAMBRA BLVDTELEPHONE:
(916) 469-4630
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95817
CAPACITY: 72TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 16DATE:
02/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:35 AM
MET WITH:Leonel GutierrezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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On February 7, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx, met with Facility Representative, Leonel Gutierrez, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a census of 16 preschool age children being supervised by five staff in two separate classrooms. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM. This is a Title 5 facility.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Furniture and equipment were in safe condition. Outdoor activity space and equipment were in good repair and free of loose/sharp parts. LPA observed adequate cushioning in areas underneath climbing equipment by rubber flooring and shaded area provided by awning. Toileting facilities were well stocked, sanitary, and in operating condition. Food preparation space was hygienic, and all food protected against contamination. Menus were posted for AM/PM snack and lunch, which is provided by the facility. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors by pitcher/cups and water fountain. Trash bins with waste have tight-fitting lids. LPA observed first aid supplies, carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the facility. LPA observed authorized representatives are using full legal signatures on the sign in/out sheet. LPA observed personal rights, supervision, and ratio requirements being adhered to. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

LPA reviewed facility records including child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that each child's file contained the required licensing documentation including signed LIC9224. LPA reviewed records for present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expiring 05/2025. Staff files include: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, current Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. LPA observed a children's roster and fire drill log within the facility. Last drill was conducted 12/2024. LPA observed all required licensing documents were posted and visible to authorized representatives.

Natalie Dunaway
Soleil Marx
DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2025
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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: SALVATION ARMY DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 340309428
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2025
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All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES.LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

No medications are needed for children in care at this time. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

Based on today’s inspection, LPA determined the facility to be in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies were cited in the areas evaluated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Leonel Gutierrez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2025
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