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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623107
Report Date: 11/19/2021
Date Signed: 11/19/2021 01:59:31 PM

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:	YOUNG EXPLORERS (INF)		FACILITY NUMBER:	343623107
ADMINISTRATOR:	OCHOA, DEBORAH		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	8065 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD, #150		TELEPHONE:	(408) 306-3795
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95829
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	11/19/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Mia Anthony		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christopher Bello arrived at the facility at approximately 9:00am and conducted an unannounced annual random inspection for the infant program. LPA met with lead teacher Kiara Pendarvis. Director was notified and arrived approximately 2.5 hours later. At approximately 9:11am LPA Bello observed the infant class commingling with the preschool class. This is considered as an immediate risk to the children in care. After discussing this with Kiara, the infant and preschool class separated. A tour of the infant area was conducted. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Infant furniture and equipment, including cribs, cots/mats, and feeding chairs are enough, age appropriate and in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic, and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. All infants including those napping in cribs are always under visual observation. Feeding plans reviewed for some infants. Needs and Services plans reviewed for some infants. The facility uses electronic Sign-in/Sign-out. Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Fire drills are conducted every month and documented. Rooms are safe and clean. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Some staff records were reviewed LPA did not observe a current CPR training at time of inspection. Director Mia Anthony has current CPR training but was not in the facility in the morning hours of day care. 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Roxana Saravia	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5715
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Bello	TELEPHONE: (916) 862-0844
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/19/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2021

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: YOUNG EXPLORERS (INF)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343623107
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/19/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101161(a)

A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Bello observed the infant children commingled with the preschool class.
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count out of infants commingles with preschoolers which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/22/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LPA Bello will return to clear POC.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Roxana Saravia	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5715
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Bello	TELEPHONE: (916) 862-0844
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/19/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2021

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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: YOUNG EXPLORERS (INF)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343623107
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/19/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(f)

Personnel Requirements

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/22/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide a copy of completion or registration for CPR training for Kiara Pendarvis by POC date 12/22/21

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Roxana Saravia	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5715
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Bello	TELEPHONE: (916) 862-0844
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/19/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2021

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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: YOUNG EXPLORERS (INF)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343623107
	VISIT DATE: 11/19/2021

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 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.
LPA observed current mandated reporter training.
LPA provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations.
LPA advised licensee to sign up for the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. LPA provided the link https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/subscribe for the licensee to sign up for the updates.
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.

Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 809D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Roxana Saravia	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5715
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Bello	TELEPHONE: (916) 862-0844
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/19/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2021

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