343614049-8-15-2023-03-CC-AMAT-CUQT2A-20230815142026

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343614049
Report Date: 08/15/2023
Date Signed: 08/15/2023 02:20:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2023 02:20 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:	MERRYHILL SCHOOL-DANBROOK		FACILITY NUMBER:	343614049
ADMINISTRATOR:	ROBIN KEMMER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1901 DANBROOK DR		TELEPHONE:	(916) 285-8656
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95835
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 89	DATE:	08/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Robin Kemmer		TIME COMPLETED:	02:35 PM

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At approximately 10:30 AM on Tuesday August 15th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arianna Manabat met with Director Robin Kemmer, for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm., Monday through Friday. LPA toured the facility, at which time a census of 89 preschool children supervised by 12 staff were observed.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, required publications, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored out of reach and inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

Children have individual water bottles accessible indoors and out. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed sufficient cushioning beneath the play structure. Outdoor shade is provided by canopies, trees, and sides of buildings. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises.

LPA reviewed staff files. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Upon review, staff members had current mandated reporter trainings. LPA advised AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years and can be renewed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. (Report continues 809-C)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 208-3427
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat	TELEPHONE: (279) 200-2886
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023

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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL-DANBROOK	FACILITY NUMBER: 343614049
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2023

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A sample children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment, health history, a record of immunization’s and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights.

Facility representative 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.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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

NO TITLE 22 DEFICIENCIES CITED TODAY. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 208-3427
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat	TELEPHONE: (279) 200-2886
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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