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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343601588
Report Date: 12/06/2022
Date Signed: 12/06/2022 03:14:34 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2022 03:14 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:CITRUS HEIGHTS PRESCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
343601588
ADMINISTRATOR:NEWTON, PATRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:7555 OLD AUBURNTELEPHONE:
(916) 726-1550
CITY:CITRUS HEIGHTSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95610
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 7DATE:
12/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Patti NewtonTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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At 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Patti Newton, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. No children were present at time of arrival. 7 School age children arrived later during inspection and were supervised by 1 staff. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Director 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.

LPA toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Medications are properly stored and labeled, inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no poisons at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of hazards. LPA observed outdoor playground area of the facility. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with pea gravel to absorb a fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Toilets have stall doors to provide privacy. Only one child is permitted at a time in restrooms that have multiple toilets. Facility provides AM and PM snack for all children. Menus were posted in the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting lids. Drinking water was readily available to

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn GuerraTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2022
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: CITRUS HEIGHTS PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 343601588
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022
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children both indoors and outdoors via labeled bottles. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives in sign in/sign out binfers. There are no firearms nor bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector.

Staff files were reviewed. Most staff present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates.

Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights.

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 Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.

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 staff interview was conducted with the Director, Patti Newton. Director stated that annual fees have been paid. Director stated that required lead testing of drinking water AB2370 is currently in progress and was delayed due to a miscommunication. Lead testing has already been completed for infant program.

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/process.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Patti Newton. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn GuerraTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022
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