343607121-12-14-2023-03-CC-DVAG-CYJ2TU-20231214164118

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343607121
Report Date: 12/14/2023
Date Signed: 12/14/2023 04:41:25 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - P STREET		FACILITY NUMBER:	343607121
ADMINISTRATOR:	CRYSTAL JENNINGS		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1025 P STREET		TELEPHONE:	(916) 554-0310
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95814
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	12/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Nyika Wynne		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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At 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang and met with Director, Nyika Wynne, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 3 year inspection. LPA observed a census of 11 infants and toddlers supervised by 3 staff during nap time. Facility hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

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 conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, restrooms, and food service areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Lead Poising information, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises.

Infant food is provided by parents/guardians. Center offers two snacks and lunch for the toddlers. Other food in the facility was properly stored to prevent contamination in the fridge located in the front office room. All storage food are properly labeled with names and due dates. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in and sign out program with children.

LPA observed that each child had a Needs and Service plan. LPA observed an Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LOC9227) for each child under 12 months of age. LPA observed documentation that sleep checks were being conducted by staff every 15 minutes for all children under 2 years. Bottles and baby food were kept in refrigerator inside the classrooms and were properly labeled with the child’s name and date. All furnishings were in good condition. Infant diaper changing area is clean. Changing table was observed to be within arms reach from sink. There is a mat for the changing table with vinyl surface that is at least 1 inch think and has raised sides. Toys are appropriate size with no small parts for the safety of infants.

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Seychelle De Luca
Dao Vang
	DATE: 12/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/14/2023

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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - P STREET	FACILITY NUMBER: 343607121
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/14/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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 following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff files did not have currrent Mandated Reporter Training certificate in the facility, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/15/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will discuss with staff and Licensee to find time to complete the Mandated Report Training by the due date. Facility will have staff complete Mandated Reporter Training by 1/15/2024. LPA will return to review them to clear off the Plan of Correction.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101217(a)

101217 (a) Personnel Records This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with 1 out of 3 staff missing all required documents under Title 22 regualtion. In addition, 2 out 3 staff mising TDap & MMR. 1 out of 3 staff is missing all immunization records in file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/15/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will ensure all staff files are complete with required documents under Title 22 regulations by 1/15/2024. LPA will return to review them to clear off the Plan of Correction.

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:

Seychelle De Luca

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Dao Vang

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/14/2023

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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: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - P STREET	FACILITY NUMBER: 343607121
	VISIT DATE: 12/14/2023

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Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. 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.

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 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. Napping logs were observed.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. Outdoor shade was provided by building. Water is accessible via labeled bottles.

LPA reviewed staff and children's records. Each child's file contained an admission agreement, emergency card, health history, immunization, and acknowledgement of receipt of personal rights, consent for emergency medical treatment, and parent’s rights. LPA observed CPR and First aid certification for at least one staff on the facility premises. LPA did not observed health screening, staff immunization records, employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience for at least one staff member's personnel file. There were 3 out of 3 staff with no current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates. There were 2 out of 3 staff missing Tdap & MMR in their personnel files. There were 1 out 3 staff missing immunization records in personnel file.

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/14/2023

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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: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - P STREET	FACILITY NUMBER: 343607121
	VISIT DATE: 12/14/2023

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

Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Nyikan Wynne. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for a period of 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/14/2023

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