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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 054500738
Report Date: 07/10/2025
Date Signed: 07/10/2025 05:38:49 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/01/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Deborah Khashe
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20250701144744
FACILITY NAME:SARAH KELLY'S CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
054500738
ADMINISTRATOR:SAMANTHA ARTIAGAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4423 SIX MILE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 263-2295
CITY:ANGELS CAMPSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95222
CAPACITY:35CENSUS: 36DATE:
07/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Sarah KellyTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Staff do not keep the facility clean, sanitary and in good repair.
Staff do not provide adequate food service for children in care
Licensee does not maintain staff personnel records
Unqualified staff are left unsupervised with children
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On July 10,2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Corina Beckby and Deborah Khashe met with Facility Representative, Sarah Kelly for the purpose of initiating a complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. LPA Khashe explained the purpose of the visit to Facility Representative. LPAs toured the facility during the inspection and made observations. There were 5 staff supervising 36 children.

During today’s visit LPAs Beckby and Khashe conducted face-to-face interviews with director and facility staff. During today’s visit, LPA Khashe requested the facility roster, staff roster and pertinent documents to assist with the investigation.

It was alleged that staff do not keep the facility clean, sanitary and in good repair. Based on observation LPAs observed cat feces in a sink inside an open room, pills in a baggy on kitchen counter, a knife on the kitchen counter, gardening sheers by the front door, sharp BBQ equipment and chemicals assessible to children throught the facility (Bleach and Disinfectant Spray, snake repelent under neath the kitchen

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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Khashe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 53-CC-20250701144744
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: SARAH KELLY'S CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 054500738
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
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sink in an unsecured cabinet. LPA's observed doors that lead to saws, blades and chemicals in a garage attached to the school age classroom. Adult scissors and an electrical panel was observed behind another unlocked door in the school age classroom accessible to children.

It was alleged that staff do not provide adequate food service for children in care. Based on observation, the amount of food did not meet the needs of the children. No milk was served or observed in any refrigerators during the inspection. Staff was observed changing a soiled diaper with fecal matter and did not wash hands. The same employee was observed coming to kitchen to prepare food without washing her hands.

It was alleged that Licensee does not maintain complete staff personnel records. Upon review of 11 personnel records, there were no personnel files for two staff on site. 9 staff files were missing Mandated Reporter Certificates, 9 were missing Health screening reports, 6 were missing complete immunization records.

It was alleged that unqualified staff are left unsupervised with children. Based on file review, staff do not meet teacher licensing requirements due to lack of transcripts. Only 2 staff member had proof of qualifications. There were 2 staff on site with no staff file.

Based on the observations, file review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

LPA Khase informed Owner, Sarah Kelly, that this report dated 07/10/25, documents a Type A citation that is an immediate Health and Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. An 809D is issued for the deficiency. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency licensee shall post the report for 30 days in addition to the Notice of Site Visit and provide copies of the licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility. LPA Khashe informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/10/25, 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. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties will be assessed.

An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Owner, Sarah Kelly. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Khashe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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Control Number 53-CC-20250701144744
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SARAH KELLY'S CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 054500738
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/11/2025
Section Cited
HSC
101238(a)
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Buildings and Grounds
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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Sarah Kelly agreed to remove all hazardous materials and keep doors locked in inassessible areas. Sarah Kelly will work on placing the cats outdoors and cleaning up after the cats fecal matter.
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LPA's observed cleaning solutions, poisons, cat fecal matter, blades, pills, knives, gardening sheers, sharp objects on barbeque, and electrical panel behind unlocked doors, making accesible to children
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Type A
07/11/2025
Section Cited
ILS
1012227(a)(1)
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Food Service;In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:(1)All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

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Sarah will not use subs in kitchen and Sarah will ensure that staff are hand washing and preparing and serving the proper amount of food.
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No milk was served or observed in any refrigerators during the inspection. Staff was observed changing a soiled diaper with fecal matter and did not wash hands. The same employee was observed coming to kitchen to prepare food without washing her hands.
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Milk will be kept on site at all times for children.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Khashe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SARAH KELLY'S CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 054500738
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/14/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(g)
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Teacher qualifications
....a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center.

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Sarah Kelly will put transcript in staff files.
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LPA's reviewed 11 staff files. 2 staff did not have emplyee files on site. LPA's observed 2 college transcripts.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Khashe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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Control Number 53-CC-20250701144744
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SARAH KELLY'S CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 054500738
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/01/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101217(a)
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Personell Records The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee.

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Sarah will review files and get proper documentation in the staff files.
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Staff Files-LPAs reviewed incomplete staff files. 5 out of 11 files were missing health screenings. 8 out 11 files are missing Mandated Reporter Training. 5 files had incomplete immunization records.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Khashe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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