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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 293616192
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 03:44:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2025 03:44 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	SIERRA COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	293616192
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BEST, MORGAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	250 SIERRA COLLEGE DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(530) 274-5350
CITY:	GRASS VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95945
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Katie Foss		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:50 PM

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At 1:45pm on 1/29/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Gallo and Julia Maryanova met with facility representative Katie Foss for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed a total census of 21 preschool children supervised by 3 staff, and 12 toddlers supervised by 4 staff in a toddler option.

Facility hours of operation are 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday, with preschool component closed during summer. Facility does not offer transportation services.

LPAs toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary postings were observed. Facility representative stated there were no poisons or firearms on the premises, and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water. All toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were in good condition and floors were clean throughout the facility. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with wood chips. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. Medication was properly stored and inaccessible to children.

Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks and menus were posted in visible sight. The food preparation space was free of litter, all food was protected against contamination, and storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors.

Sufficient napping equipment was available, and LPA reminded facility representative that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all time. 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. Report continues on 809-C

Mai Lor	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
Matthew Gallo	TELEPHONE: (916) 208-3734
	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SIERRA COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 293616192
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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10 children's files were reviewed and observed to be complete. Review of staff records confirmed at least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and that all staff currently employed with the facility have valid Mandated Reporter Training certificates. Criminal record clearances were also verified, and facility representative 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/.

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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Director was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mai Lor	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo	TELEPHONE: (916) 208-3734
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SIERRA COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 293616192
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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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.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Katie Foss. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mai Lor	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo	TELEPHONE: (916) 208-3734
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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