343610248-11-1-2021-03-CC-ATIY-C8CS7V-20211101133810

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343610248
Report Date: 11/01/2021
Date Signed: 11/01/2021 01:38:16 PM

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:	CADENCE EDUCATION LLC- ALHAMBRA		FACILITY NUMBER:	343610248
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARISSA PARKER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1820 ALHAMBRA BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(916) 452-5150
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95816
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	11/01/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Tiffany Alvarez		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alize Tillery and Fabiola Diaz met with acting Director Tiffany Alvarez for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed 21 preschool children, supervised by 3 staff. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPAs toured all activity and classroom spaces (classrooms: Busy Bees and Little Ducklings), restrooms and one 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 no poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility and program only provides snacks.

Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Director stated that children bring their own drinking water bottles, which are used both indoors and outdoors. LPAs observed the facility’s electronic sign in and out sheet. LPAs reminded Director to have a complete Children’s Roster on file. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are sufficient equipment and toys. There are shaded areas supplied by the tents and building.

Report continues on 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alize Tillery	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/01/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC- ALHAMBRA	FACILITY NUMBER: 343610248
	VISIT DATE: 11/01/2021

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All staff and eleven children's records were reviewed. Each child's file was observed to be complete. At least one staff member present today has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPAs observed complete staff files and reminded acting Director that she is to have an orientation certificate on file. LPAs provided the “Director Checklist”. LPAs reminded Director that 100% supervision is required at all times. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and fire extinguisher. 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were cited on today's date.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tiffany Alvarez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alize Tillery	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7798
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/01/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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