045407592-5-15-2023-13-CC-ELAD-CRUMZB-20230515100252

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407592
Report Date: 05/15/2023
Date Signed: 05/15/2023 10:02:57 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/15/2023 10:02 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-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME:	CREATIVE MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	045407592
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINGEMANN, HEATHER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	973 PALMETTO AVE. SUITE 1 & 2		TELEPHONE:	(530) 636-4206
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95926
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS:	DATE:	05/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:10 AM
MET WITH:	Heather Lingemann, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	10:10 AM

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On 5/15/23 at 8:10am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), E. Laird. Operating hours are 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday–Friday. The facility was toured at 8:35am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in suite 1 and 2.

The licensee was supervising 18 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The licensee has a waiver on file for electronic signatures and the terms of the waiver are being met.

Six children's records were reviewed at 9:20am. Four staff records were reviewed at 8:50am.

Licensee 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2023

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
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 045407592
	VISIT DATE: 05/15/2023

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There were no 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 the licensee, Heather Lingemann.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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