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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493005994
Report Date: 10/31/2023
Date Signed: 10/31/2023 03:43:51 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 10/31/2023 03:43 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 RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405



FACILITY NAME:WILLOW TREE SCHOOL - PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
493005994
ADMINISTRATOR:STILL, CHERYL M.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:137 PAYRAN STREETTELEPHONE:
(707) 763-2546
CITY:PETALUMASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94952
CAPACITY:27CENSUS: 15DATE:
10/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:50 PM
MET WITH:Cherie StillTIME COMPLETED:
03:59 PM
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A required annual inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel, who met with Director Cherie Still. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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.

The facility’s operating hours are 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed. The Brightwheel program for signing in and out in addition to paper records. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be stored out of reach in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. Director stated poisons are not stored on site and none were observed by LPA. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors by use of individual water bottles and filtered water jug. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. The parents of the children provide lunch and snacks. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPAs observed a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC in the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 10/10/23. Continued on LIC809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Robert MacielTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5026
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/31/2023
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
SANTA ROSA RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: WILLOW TREE SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 493005994
VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023
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The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is wood chip cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There are no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 15 children were supervised by 3 staff. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire in Aug. 2025. Five children’s records were reviewed at 1:20 PM which contained all records as required. Four staff records were reviewed at 1:40 PM and contained all records as required.

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.

Incidental Medical Services – IMS policy was discussed. 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/.

Licensee 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Robert MacielTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5026
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
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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
SANTA ROSA RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: WILLOW TREE SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 493005994
VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023
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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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Cherie Still.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Robert MacielTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5026
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
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