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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340311532
Report Date: 09/23/2022
Date Signed: 09/23/2022 03:47:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2022 03:47 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE		FACILITY NUMBER:	340311532
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEGHAN MARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7545 TAD LANE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 726-0661
CITY:	CITRUS HEIGHTS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95610
CAPACITY: 44	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	09/23/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Meghan Mara		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Meghan Mara, for the purpose of an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. A census of 19 preschool children supervised by 2 staff was observed. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Director 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons nor firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Director stated that minor building repairs are in process. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via drinking fountains and labeled bottles. Facility uses an online application for sign in and sign out. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Director stated that the spiral slide of the playground is not in use due to needed repairs. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and awnings.

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Seychelle De Luca
Karyn Guerra
	DATE: 09/23/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2022

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: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE	FACILITY NUMBER: 340311532
	VISIT DATE: 09/23/2022

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There is rice sand cushioning beneath the play structure. The facility self reported an incident that occurred on 9/2/2022 on the outdoor play yard. LPA observed exposed concrete foundation at the base of a wooden post under the monkey bar play structure. This poses a potential risk to children. Director stated they are looking for alternate cushioning.

Staff files were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates.

Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A plan of operation is on file at the facility. 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.

LPA discussed annual fees and written directives for lead testing AB2370.

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.

Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Meghan Mara. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/23/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2022

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Created By: Karyn Guerra On 09/23/2022 at 02:50 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE	FACILITY NUMBER: 340311532
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(e)

Outdoor Activity Space

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as concrete was exposed under the monkey bars, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/24/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated they are looking into alternate cushioning. Director will provide photo documentation of added cushioning below monkey bars by POC due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Seychelle De Luca

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Karyn Guerra

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2022

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