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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343610249
Report Date: 07/26/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 02:28:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 02:28 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:
343610249
ADMINISTRATOR:AMY TOWNEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1820 ALHAMBRA BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(916) 452-5150
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95816
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 29DATE:
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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At 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang and Mandie Goodwin met with Director, Amy Towne, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. LPA observed a census of 41 children supervised by 7 staff. Facility hours of operation are from 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

A census was conducted at 11:45 a.m. LPA observed 11 infants in the younger classroom supervised by 3 staffs.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.


LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, and restrooms. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Lead Poising information, menus, and daily schedules posted in classrooms.. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises.

Infant food is provided by parents/guardians. Center offers two snacks for children in the morning and afternoon. Other food in the facility was properly stored to prevent contamination in the fridge located in the front office room. Facility utilizes an electronic sign in and sign out program with a PIN through School Care Works.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
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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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - ALHAMBRA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610249
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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LPA observed that each child had a Needs and Service plan. LPA observed an Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LOC9227) for each child under 12 months of age. LPA observed documentation that sleep checks were being conducted by staff every 15 minutes for all children under 2 years. Bottles and baby food were kept in refrigerator inside the classrooms and were properly labeled with the child’s name and date with colored taped. All furnishings were in good condition. Infant diaper changing area is clean. Changing table was observed to be within arms reach from sink. There is a mat for the changing table with vinyl surface that is at least 1 inch thin and has raised sides. Toys are appropriate size with no small parts for the safety of infants.

Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. Napping logs were observed.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. Outdoor shade was provided by canopies. Water is accessible via labeled bottles.

LPA reviewed staff and children's records. Each child's file contained an admission agreement, emergency card, health history, immunization, and acknowledgement of receipt of personal rights, consent for emergency medical treatment, and parent’s rights. LPA observed CPR and First aid certification for at least one staff on the facility premises. LPA observed health screening, staff immunization records, current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates, employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
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: 343610249
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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No deficiencies are cited today. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Amy Towne. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for a period of 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
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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