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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343610248
Report Date: 07/26/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 02:34:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 02:34 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:CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - ALHAMBRAFACILITY NUMBER:
343610248
ADMINISTRATOR:AMY TOWNEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1820 ALHAMBRA BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(916) 452-5150
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95816
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 30DATE:
07/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Amy TowneTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On Wednesday July 26th 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Pa Doa Vang and Mandie Goodwin met with Director Amy Towne, for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. LPA toured the facility, at which time a census of 30 napping preschool children supervised by 5 staff across 3 rooms were observed. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained clearance. Facility operates Monday-Friday from 6:45am-6:00pm.

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, required publications, menus, and daily schedules. 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. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed that children are signed in and out of the facility using a digital application.

Children have access to water indoors and outdoors using a water jug and cups that are transported with children and filled from drinking fountains. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed sufficient cushioning of bark. Outdoor shade is provided by canopies and sides of buildings. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises.

LPA reviewed 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 for child care providers must be renewed every two years. Cont. on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/26/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - ALHAMBRA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610248
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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Facility had a current roster, and record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. Per record the last fire drill was conducted on June 9th 2023. 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 immunization’s and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised director of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations.

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.

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.

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

DATE: 07/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023
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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - ALHAMBRA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610248
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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: 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.

No title 22 deficiencies cited in the areas evaluated today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Amy Towne.

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

DATE: 07/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023
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