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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343604171
Report Date: 04/18/2023
Date Signed: 04/18/2023 01:41:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/18/2023 01:41 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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	343604171
ADMINISTRATOR:	WATT, CHERYL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	4700 COLLEGE OAK DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 484-8651
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95841
CAPACITY: 15	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	04/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Cheryl Watt		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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On April 18, 2023 at approximately 09:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mchelle Pascual met with Director Cheryl Watt for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a census of 8 infants with 5 fully qualified staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4pm.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, and adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. The infants bring their own food from home. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Facility uses full legal signatures electronically for sign in/sign out records, located on an app program. Infant changing tables have raised sides that are at least three inches high and have a padded surface that is washable and at least one-inch-thick. LPA observed appropriate napping equipment for each infant in care. Cribs and mats were equipped with appropriate fitting mattresses, tight fitting covers, and were free of loose articles and objects. Bottles were labeled and stored appropriately.

Children records were reviewed. Each child's file contained appropriate documentation. LPA observed Infant sleep plans (LIC 9227) for infants up to 12 months old, as well as Infant needs and services plan that were updated quarterly. LPA observed documented 15-minute sleep checks for all infants in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 343604171
	VISIT DATE: 04/18/2023

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LPA reviewed records for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires: August 2023. All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training (all staff were current, with most expiring August 2023), and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The facility is NOT currently providing IMS and has a plan of operation in place. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department.

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 informed the Director about Assembly Bill 2370, which will require certain licensed Child Care Facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing has already been completed and any issues have been resolved.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 343604171
	VISIT DATE: 04/18/2023

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LPA encouraged the Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations, and legislation pertaining childcare centers. LPA also encouraged the Director to sign up for the Child Care Advocates quarterly newsletter.

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.

No Title 22 Deficiencies are being cited

This report was reviewed with licensee, and an exit interview was conducted.

A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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