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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343617317
Report Date: 12/13/2023
Date Signed: 12/13/2023 12:45:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2023 12:45 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:	CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - EL CAMINO		FACILITY NUMBER:	343617317
ADMINISTRATOR:	CYNTHIA JONES		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	5739 EL CAMINO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 481-6144
CITY:	CARMICHAEL	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95608
CAPACITY:	28	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	12/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Amber Munoz		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On December 13, 2023 at approximately 9:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Assistant Director, Amber Munoz for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed care and supervision of 13 infants by 6 staff. All persons requiring criminal background checks have been cleared. The facility has a maximum capacity of 28. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

LPA toured the classrooms, front desk/office, and outdoor play areas. Assistant Director 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 structure is sufficiently padded. Changing tables were in sanitary condition, free of hazards, and within reach of working sinks. The floors were clean throughout the facility.

LPA observed that solid waste containers were covered. Infant needs and services plans are available in the facility. LPA observed a sign in and out device near the entrance.

All present staff files were reviewed. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate which will expire December 18, 2024 and current CPR and First Aid certificate which will expire February 26, 2024.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed them to be complete. LPA observed a facility roster and fire drill log last updated November 16, 2023. LPA observed first aid equipment, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher meeting regulation. Required documents were posted.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Josiah Gathing	TELEPHONE: (916) 799-9668
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - EL CAMINO	FACILITY NUMBER: 343617317
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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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.

Assistant 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Assistant Director 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 Assistant Director 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.

Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Josiah Gathing	TELEPHONE: (916) 799-9668
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - EL CAMINO	FACILITY NUMBER: 343617317
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/.

No deficiencies were cited based on today’s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director. A noe visit was given and must remain potice of sitsted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Josiah Gathing	TELEPHONE: (916) 799-9668
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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