490109441-10-9-2024-01-CC-ASTR-D9VRPQ-20241009131219

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 490109441
Report Date: 10/09/2024
Date Signed: 10/09/2024 01:12:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/09/2024 01:12 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
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME:	LA PETITE ACADEMY-INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	490109441
ADMINISTRATOR:	SARAH MORRISON		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2055 OCCIDENTAL ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(707) 573-1623
CITY:	SANTA ROSA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95401
CAPACITY:	22	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	10/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Sarah Morrison		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 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), Amy Strother made an unannounced Case Management visit to the facility after receiving a call from a concerned parent, adult 1 (A1). The purpose of the visit is to discuss the facilities company policy, specifically related to keeping the lights on during periods of rest or nap. On 10/03/24 LPA received a phone call from A1 who stated that they are concerned that their infant (C1) is not getting enough sleep due to the facility keeping the lights on in the infant room at the same brightness during periods of play & sleep. A1 stated that although their infant does nap at the facility, the naps aren’t long and is concerned that the brightness in the room is preventing C1 from getting the amount of sleep that an infant needs, stating that it is a health concern. A1 stated that when they shared their concern with the facility, they were told that it is company policy to keep the lights on at all times.

During today’s inspection, LPA met with Center Director, Sarah Morrison (D1). LPA toured the infant room, reviewed C1’s infant sleep logs and the sleep logs of 6 other infants (C2-C7) and reviewed the School Operations Manual and Family Handbook. LPA observed two florescent light fixtures located over the crib area in the infant room. D1 stated that the light fixtures above the cribs are on the same switch as the other lights in the room. LPA observed two infants, C1 & C2 asleep in cribs and 3 infants playing on the floor, supervised by two staff, during the inspection. Based on interview conducted, with D1 and review of the Family Handbook, there is no mention of the lights being left on during nap time in the Family Handbook. D1 provided LPA with a copy of a four page document titled “Naptime Procedure” from the School Operations Manual, under the policy category of “Child Safety & Supervision” which does state, “Classroom lights must remain on at all times while children are present in the building, even during naptime." Based on a review of C1-C7’s sleep logs, infants sleep an average of 65 minutes while in care.

Although there is nothing specific in Licensing Title 22 Regulations or Health and Safety Codes that prohibit facilities from keeping the lights on during periods of rest or nap, best practice would be to dim or turn the lights off in the area where children are sleeping.

Continue on LIC809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amy Strother	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5077
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 1 of 2

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY-INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 490109441
	VISIT DATE: 10/09/2024

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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

PAGE 2

LPA consulted with D1 on the company policy, and questioned if keeping the lights on at full brightness above the infant cribs served the intent of the company policy. LPA advised that finding a way to maintain light in the room while dimming the lights over the cribs would better serve the infants, while adhering to the company’s policy of having light in the room. LPA provided the following articles on the topic that suggest that low to no light during periods of sleep is beneficial: “Circadian rhythm, melatonin, & your baby” by Melinda Muyargas, “The Long-Term Effects of Light Exposure on Establishment of Newborn Circadian Rhythm” published by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, “Naps” by Nemours KidsHealth, “Night Lights and Baby Sleep” by Cara Dumaplin, and “Naps in Child Care” published by California Childcare Health Program.

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Sarah Morrison.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis Hollon	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amy Strother	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5077
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 2 of 2