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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343621313
Report Date: 10/07/2021
Date Signed: 10/07/2021 05:54:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/07/2021 05:54 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	RIVER CITY EARLY LEARNING CTR (PS)		FACILITY NUMBER:	343621313
ADMINISTRATOR:	DAWSON-BROWN, JESSICA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3050 BABSON DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 691-6420
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95758
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 42	DATE:	10/07/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:42 PM
MET WITH:	Jessica Dawson-Brown		TIME COMPLETED:	05:30 PM

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On 10/7/2021 at 12:42pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director Jessica Dawson-Brown for an Unannounced Annual Inspection. Three (3) room (Safari, Bees and Barnyard) were toured for a health and safety inspection. Forty-two (42) preschool children and six (6) staff members were present during the inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am – 6:00pm.

The facility has age appropriate materials in all classrooms that are observed to be clean and in good condition. The outdoor space has ample shade for the children and has proper materials for the children. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas in all classrooms. All sinks and toilets were observed to be clean and in proper working order. The counters were observed to be clean and free from hazards. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility. During the inspection LPA observed the staff bathroom unlocked. The bathrooms are used the storage of cleaning products and other toxic materials (see LIC809-D). LPA observed the facilities kitchen not properly secured. LPA observed a knife in the kitchen sink and all drawers that have sharp objects were not properly secured, making the kitchen a potential hazard to the children (see LIC809-D). LPA observed a shelf in the Barnyard classroom bathroom that is falling (see LIC9102TV).

The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. All proper postings are made visible in the entry way of the facility. The fire/disaster drill log was complete with the last drill logged 5/17/2021. A physical census of the children and staff was taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children are accounted for and properly signed in/out. LPA obtained a sample of the children’s files and the staff files. All children’s files were complete. All staff files were complete.

Continued on LIC809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Justin L Denton	TELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle	TELEPHONE: (510) 340-6032
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: RIVER CITY EARLY LEARNING CTR (PS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343621313
	VISIT DATE: 10/07/2021

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Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov. Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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 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.

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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Jessica Dawson-Brown.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Justin L Denton	TELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle	TELEPHONE: (510) 340-6032
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

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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: RIVER CITY EARLY LEARNING CTR (PS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343621313
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/07/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Deficiency Dismissed

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Kitchen and both staff bathrooms which all contined toxic and sharp materials were not made inaccessable to the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/21/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will ensure that all hazaders in the staff bathrooms as well as the kitchen are made inaccessable to the children in care. Director will send LPA proof of correction by correction due date.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Justin L Denton	TELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle	TELEPHONE: (510) 340-6032
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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