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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343601817
Report Date: 02/09/2023
Date Signed: 02/09/2023 02:25:35 PM


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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:CASTORI STATE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
343601817
ADMINISTRATOR:KAYLA DARANYKONEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1801 SOUTH AVETELEPHONE:
(916) 566-3420
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95838
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 10DATE:
02/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Kayla DaranykoneTIME COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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On February 9, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alize Tillery met with Director Kayla Daranykone for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed 10 preschool children supervised by 4 staff. The facility’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The facility operates in Rooms 30 and 31 on the campus of Michael J. Castori Elementary School. The facility does not offer transportation services.

LPA toured all activity and classroom spaces (Room 30 and 31), restrooms and outdoor play area. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants, medications and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition, and the floors appeared to be clean throughout the facility. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and fire extinguisher. LPA discussed COVID19 guidelines. Director stated that the program has completed the required Lead Testing.



The program provides breakfast and lunch. LPA observed trash bins with tight fitted lids. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Director stated that they use disposable cups and their filtered water jugs. LPA observed the facility’s electronic sign in and out system. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months; last fire drill was conducted on 1/27/2023. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are sufficient equipment and toys, and there are shaded areas supplied by a large tent, and there is turf under the structure for cushioning.

Report continues on 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alize TilleryTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
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: CASTORI STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343601817
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023
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4 staff and 5 children records were reviewed. Staff files were observed to be complete and included: Education Verification, LIC 501 Personnel Record, LIC 503 Health Screenings, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statements, LIC 9052 Employee Rights, Immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Influenza) and current Mandated Reporter training certificates. At least one staff member present today has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification that expires in 11/2024.

Children Files were also observed to be complete and included: Admission Agreements, Physician and Parent Health History Reports, Emergency Cards, Consent for Medical Treatment forms, Personal and Parent Rights Forms, and immunizations. LPA observed a current Children’s Roster. LPA reminded Licensees that 100% supervision is required at all times. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with designee 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.

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.


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 is 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



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.

During today’s inspection, no deficiencies were observed.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Director, Kayla Daranykone.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alize TilleryTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
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