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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 585405937
Report Date: 01/18/2024
Date Signed: 01/18/2024 11:14:53 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2024 11:14 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:FUSION P/S ACADEMY III/LITTLE CONE ZONEFACILITY NUMBER:
585405937
ADMINISTRATOR:PAZ, YNEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:701 B STREETTELEPHONE:
(530) 923-2731
CITY:MARYSVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95901
CAPACITY:10CENSUS: 5DATE:
01/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:08 AM
MET WITH:Ynez Paz - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:16 AM
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On 1/18/2024 at 09:08 am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), S. Sims and E. Friese. Operating hours are 7:00am - 5:30pm, Monday–Friday. The facility was toured at 09:50am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in infant play area, infant class, infant nap and infant feeding rooms.

The facility representative Ynez Paz was supervising 5 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with rubber mats and free of hazards.

5 children's records were reviewed at 09:17am, and 3 staff records were reviewed at 09:34am.

The following deficiencies were cited: staff was observed to have placed an infant on their stomach in a pack and play for nap time. (see LIC 809D):

LPAs S. Sims and E. Friese informed facility representative Ynez Paz that this report dated 1/18/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney SimsTELEPHONE: (916) 365-5731
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2024
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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: FUSION P/S ACADEMY III/LITTLE CONE ZONE
FACILITY NUMBER: 585405937
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024
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Also, LPAs S. Sims and E. Friese informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/18/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

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.

Facility representative Ynez Paz 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney SimsTELEPHONE: (916) 365-5731
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: FUSION P/S ACADEMY III/LITTLE CONE ZONE
FACILITY NUMBER: 585405937
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024
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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney SimsTELEPHONE: (916) 365-5731
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: FUSION P/S ACADEMY III/LITTLE CONE ZONE
FACILITY NUMBER: 585405937
VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024
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Facility 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Ynez Paz.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney SimsTELEPHONE: (916) 365-5731
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2024 11:14 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: FUSION P/S ACADEMY III/LITTLE CONE ZONE

FACILITY NUMBER: 585405937

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101430(a)(3)(A)
Infant Care Activities
(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and verbal acknowledgement, the facility did not comply with the section cited above,as staff was observed to have placed an infant on their stomach in a pack and play for nap time. Which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/19/2024
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Director and Infant room staff will watch CCL safe sleep video provided to Director Paz by 1/19/24 and write statement acknowledging that they watched the video and will no longer place infants on their stomachs. Director Paz will have all currently enrolled parents and parents who enroll their children in the next 12 months sign LIC 9224. LIC 9224 must remain in children's files. Director will send copy of statements and LIC 9224 to LPA Sims by 1/19/24 via email.
Section Cited
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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: Megan AvilesTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney SimsTELEPHONE: (916) 365-5731
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/18/2024
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