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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493006980
Report Date: 04/20/2023
Date Signed: 04/20/2023 02:12:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/20/2023 02:12 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 RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME:	EL VERANO PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	493006980
ADMINISTRATOR:	VALIENTE, SONJIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	18606 RIVERSIDE DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(707) 935-6050
CITY:	SONOMA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95476
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	04/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:28 PM
MET WITH:	Sonya Valiento		TIME COMPLETED:	02:25 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	An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mindy Mohr. LPA met with Director, Sonya Valiente. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility representative, Sonya Valiente 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. The facility’s operating hours are in two sessions: 8:00am-11:00am and 12:00pm - 3:00pm Monday-Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. The Director states that there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. The center’s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in the classroom by the Director's desk. The facility provides breakfast and lunch. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Menus are posted outside the classroom door. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed the playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There are wood chips underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector and a charged fire extinguisher of at least 2A 10: BC or larger. The Director stated that there are no bodies of water and none were observed. The Director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. (continued on LIC 809-C)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melinda Mohr	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-2125
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/20/2023

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
SANTA ROSA RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: EL VERANO PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 493006980
	VISIT DATE: 04/20/2023

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During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met as there were 15 children being supervised by 3 teachers and the Director. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. Sign in, sign out was reviewed, discussed and in compliance. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire 1/2024. Five children’s records were reviewed at 1:15 pm and contained complete and current information as required. Four staff records were reviewed at 1:50 pm and contained all records as required.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility is not providing IMS at this time. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administration records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Sonya Valiente.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melinda Mohr	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-2125
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/20/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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