313606221-1-22-2024-03-CC-JMCN-CZQS5W-20240122123502

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313606221
Report Date: 01/22/2024
Date Signed: 01/22/2024 12:35:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2024 12:35 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:	KNOWLEDGE BEGINNINGS - SANTA CLARA (PS)		FACILITY NUMBER:	313606221
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROL WILLIAMS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1741 SANTA CLARA DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 784-3331
CITY:	ROSEVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95661
CAPACITY:	102	CENSUS: 55	DATE:	01/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Carol Williams		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with licensee representative Carol Williams for an unannounced required annual random inspection. LPA observed care and supervision of 55 preschoolers supervised by five staff. LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Medications are stored in a central location. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Infant changing tables have a padded surface that is washable and at least one-inch-thick, and the changing tables Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided by the facility. LPA observed posted menus showing planned meals at least one week in advance. Noncontaminated Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. 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 observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet. LPA reviewed records for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires. Continued...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven Peters	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeremey McClain	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7801
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: KNOWLEDGE BEGINNINGS - SANTA CLARA (PS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 313606221
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2024

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All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience.
Three children records were reviewed. Each child's file contained a completed emergency contact form, immunization records, signed personal rights form, and a completed medical assessment.
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/.
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.
All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained clearance. 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.
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 observed during today’s inspection. 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 Carol Williams.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keven Peters	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5728
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeremey McClain	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7801
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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