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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313623396
Report Date: 11/02/2022
Date Signed: 11/02/2022 01:19:21 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:GUIDING STARS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
313623396
ADMINISTRATOR:SHEPARD, MALLORYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:595 A STREETTELEPHONE:
(916) 645-1099
CITY:LINCOLNSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95648
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 29DATE:
11/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Amber Williams Assistant DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Amanda Blesi. LPA Blesi met with Assistant Director Amber Williams. There were 29 preschool children supervised by four staff upon arrival. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6 AM - 7 PM.
The following areas are in compliance during inspection: There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. Bathroom was clean and toilets and sinks were in working condition. Classrooms are safe and clean. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Storage containers for solid waste are covered. The facility provides lunch and am and pm snack. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. Sign in/sign out sheets maintained.

Facility representative 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.

First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. LPA reviewed files for mandated reporter training continued on next page…LIC 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/02/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: GUIDING STARS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 313623396
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2022
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LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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

No deficiencies observed in the areas inspected 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 facility representative Amber Williams.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2022
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