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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343602982
Report Date: 02/05/2024
Date Signed: 02/06/2024 01:53:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2024 01:53 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - BRUCEVILLE		FACILITY NUMBER:	343602982
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALYSSA DIPIPPO		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	9394 BRUCEVILLE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(916) 684-4040
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95758
CAPACITY:	28	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	02/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Alyssa DiPippo		TIME COMPLETED:	06:00 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 Katy Velazquez (LPA) conducted a field visit to the facility for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the facility. LPA met with the Director Alyssa DiPippo (D1) for the majority of the inspection and concluded the field visit with Assistant Director Angelina Tellez (D2). LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed 6 school aged children supervised by 1 staff member. LPA accessed Guardian to verify that all required adults were background cleared. LPA observed that 1 employee was not associated to the License. D1 confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders employed at the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 02/02/2024. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. LPA conducted a file review prior to inspection and observed that the annual fee is not current. LPA notified D1 and provided the PIN number to make payment online. While on location, LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. There appeared to be adequate toys and equipment available for children. LPA toured the outdoor play area, and the play structure appeared to be in good repair. LPA reviewed the sign in/out documents and observed that the majority of the children were signed-in. LPA reminded D1 that all children in attendance must be signed-in. LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA observed Health Screening Reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members present. At least one staff member present today had current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp. 06/2024). LPA observed Mandated Reporter training for most staff members. D1 was reminded to renew the course every 2 years for all staff members. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. Report continues on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - BRUCEVILLE	FACILITY NUMBER: 343602982
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2024

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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/.

The Facility has COMPLETED TESTING WITH NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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 childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

D1 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. D1 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - BRUCEVILLE	FACILITY NUMBER: 343602982
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2024

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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.

LPA informed Assistant Director Angelina Tellez that this report dated 02/05/2024 document(s) a Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA informed D1 and D2 to provide a copy of this licensing report that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Assistant Director Angelina Tellez. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to D2. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - BRUCEVILLE	FACILITY NUMBER: 343602982
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in when an employee was caring and supervising children who was not associated to the facilty's license which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/06/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LPA accessed Guardian and associated the individual. LPA cleared the citation and provided a letter of clearance.

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: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2024

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