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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340321306
Report Date: 11/14/2024
Date Signed: 11/14/2024 10:49:00 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2024 10:49 AM - 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:CHOICES CHARTERFACILITY NUMBER:
340321306
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
CERNAT, TATIANAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4425 LAURELWOOD WAYTELEPHONE:
(916) 575-2368
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95864
CAPACITY: 50TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50CENSUS: 25DATE:
11/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Tatiana CernatTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On Thursday November 14th 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Director Tatiana Cernat for the purpose of an unannounced random inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 7am-6pm Monday- Friday. Facility operates in classrooms 19 and 20 on campus. LPA toured the classrooms at which time a census of 25 preschool children supervised by 5 staff members were observed between the two classrooms.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restroom, food service area, and outdoor play area. LPA observed all postings. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in sanitary and operating condition. There are bins for solid waste. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. LPA observed functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher. Nap equipment was stored appropriately with bedding separated. LPA observed a current roster, documentation of sign in and sign outs, and documentation that facility is conducting emergency disaster drills at least every 6 months.

Children have access to water indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Outdoor shade is provided. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises.

LPA reviewed present staff files. 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. Upon review, all staff members had current mandated reporter trainings. LPA advised AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years and can be renewed at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/14/2024
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: CHOICES CHARTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 340321306
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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A sample of 5 children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment, health history, a record of immunizations and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights.

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.

Director 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.

LPA provided Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information- https://www.cdss.ca.gov./inforesources/child-care-licesing/water-testing-information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: (2/3)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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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: CHOICES CHARTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 340321306
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Tatiana Cernat. Based on the areas evaluated, no title 22 deficiencies were cited today. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. (3/3)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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