343621314-12-21-2023-53-CC-CBEY-CYQV4A-20231221150601

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343621314
Report Date: 12/21/2023
Date Signed: 12/21/2023 03:06:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/21/2023 03:06 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	RIVER CITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER (SA)		FACILITY NUMBER:	343621314
ADMINISTRATOR:	JESSICA DAWSON-BROWN		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	3050 BABSON DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 691-6420
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95758
CAPACITY:	27	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	12/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Jessica Dawson-Brown		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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On December 21, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Corina Beckby & Stacey Williams met with Facility Representative, Jessica Dawson-Brown for an unannounced required 3 year annual inspection. LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Today’s census included 11 children being supervised by 1 staff member. The Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Canopies are used for shade. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Medications are stored in a central location. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector.

Breakfast and morning snack are provided by the facility. Parents provide lunch. Noncontaminated drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina Beckby	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: RIVER CITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER (SA)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343621314
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2023

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LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. LPA reviewed records for all present staff. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires 8/14/25. All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, incomplete immunization records, documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. LPA observed current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training in staff files.

6 Children records were reviewed. Each child's file contained a completed emergency contact form, immunization records, signed personal rights form, and a completed medical assessment.

The facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Facility includes IMS policy in their Parent Handbook on pages 7-10. 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/.

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.

Licensing Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

No deficiencies were observed during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Jessica Dawson-Brown. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina Beckby	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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