343600873-11-14-2024-03-CC-SPIG-DB22CH-20241114161646

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343600873
Report Date: 11/14/2024
Date Signed: 11/14/2024 04:16:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2024 04:16 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:	LA PETITE ACADEMY - CITRUS HEIGHTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	343600873
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JENKINS, JULIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8008 OLD AUBURN ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(916) 723-3094
CITY:	CITRUS HEIGHTS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95610
CAPACITY: 77	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 77	CENSUS: 37	DATE:	11/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Robin Rivas		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:20 PM

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On November 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring and Office Technician (OT) Yvonne Flores, met with Facility Representative, Robin Rivas, for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a census 37 napping preschool age children being supervised by 3 staff. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Furniture and equipment were in safe, operable condition. Outdoor activity space and equipment were in good repair and free of loose or sharp parts. LPA advised facility repesentative to rake the bark for adequate cushioning in areas underneath climbing equipment, director states they are in the process of replacing and getting new bark. LPA observed adequate shade was provided. Toileting facilities were in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Food preparation space was hygienic, and all food protected against contamination. Menus were posted for AM/PM snack and lunch, which is provided by the facility. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Trash bins have tight-fitting lids. LPA observed medications were stored in a central location and an ample amount of first aid supplies available. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the facility. LPA observed Facility uses an electronic sign in/out system. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

LPA reviewed facility records including child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that each child's file contained the required licensing documentation. LPA reviewed records for all staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expiring 4/2026. 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. LPA observed a children's roster and fire drill log within the facility. LPA observed all required licensing documents were posted and visible to authorized representatives.

Continued on LIC 809-C

Natalie Dunaway	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5714
Stephanie Piring	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
	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: LA PETITE ACADEMY - CITRUS HEIGHTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 343600873
	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024

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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.

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.

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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

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.

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.

Based on today’s inspection Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on 809D

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Robin Rivas. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Natalie Dunaway	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5714
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
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: LA PETITE ACADEMY - CITRUS HEIGHTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 343600873
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

Health-Related Services

(4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Nonprescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the product label directions on the nonprescription medication container(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an expired non prescription medication stored at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/21/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility Representative will discard the non presciption medication and notify the authorized representative.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	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.

Natalie Dunaway	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5714
Stephanie Piring	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
	DATE: 11/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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