343615585-11-7-2024-03-CC-FSCZ-DASUBS-20241107142648

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343615585
Report Date: 11/07/2024
Date Signed: 11/07/2024 02:26:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/07/2024 02:26 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 - KARITSA		FACILITY NUMBER:	343615585
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	YVONNE VALENZUELA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2855 KARITSA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 575-9603
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95833
CAPACITY: 156	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 156	CENSUS: 95	DATE:	11/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Yvonne Valenzuela		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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On Thursday, 7 November, 2024 at approximately 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabian Schwartz met with Director Yvonne Valenzuela for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed care and supervision of 95 Preschool children by 15 staff. All persons requiring criminal background checks have obtained criminal record clearance through Guardian System. The license has a maximum capacity of 156. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the classrooms, restrooms, front desk/office, and outdoor play areas. Teacher stated there are no firearms on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts and the ground below the play structures is sufficiently padded with turf material. Restrooms are in sanitary condition with functioning toilets. The floors were clean throughout the facility. Medications are stored out of children’s reach and labeled according to regulation. During Inspection, LPA observed 1 Epinephrine autoinjecter medicine to be expired, with an expiration date of August 2024.

LPA observed that solid waste containers were covered. Menus were posted in front entryway. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed an electronic sign in and out device near the entrance.

LPA reviewed 5 preschool staff files, which were observed to be complete. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for every staff member and CPR and First Aid certificates for staff with most recent certificate having an expiration date of 10 January, 2026. LPA observed completed facility roster and fire drill log last updated 25 September, 2024.

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Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
Fabian Schwartz	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
	DATE: 11/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024

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 - KARITSA	FACILITY NUMBER: 343615585
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024

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LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and observed them to be complete. LPA observed first aid equipment, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers meeting regulation. Required documents were posted.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabian Schwartz	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024

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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 - KARITSA	FACILITY NUMBER: 343615585
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024

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Based on today’s inspection, 1 Type A Title 22 deficiency is being cited for preschool license. Type A citation is for having expired Epinephrine autoinjector. Further details are documented on following LIC809-D page.

Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Director acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 809-D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the Licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. Director's signature on this report acknowledges receipt of these rights.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabian Schwartz	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024

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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 - KARITSA	FACILITY NUMBER: 343615585
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

101226 HEALTH RELATED SERVICES (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: .....(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 1 expired Epiniphrine autoinjector which had an expiration date of August 2024, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/08/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will get a current Epinephrine Autoinjector for Child #1 and email LPA proof of current medicine at facility by 8 November 2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Amanda Blesi	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
Fabian Schwartz	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
	DATE: 11/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024

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