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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343611130
Report Date: 11/16/2023
Date Signed: 11/16/2023 02:18:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/16/2023 02:18 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:	CATALYST KIDS - MARY TSUKAMOTO		FACILITY NUMBER:	343611130
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAROCO, AILEEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8737 BRITTANY PARK DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 682-7400
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95828
CAPACITY: 17	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 17	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	11/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Aileen Laroco		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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On Thursday August 16^th 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Director Aileen Laroco for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. This facility is located on the Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School site in Portables K3 and K4. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, snack and super snack (dinner) for the children. LPA toured the facility, at which time a census of nine preschool children supervised by two staff members were observed.

A health and safety inspection were 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. There were no medications stored at the facility at time of visit. 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.

Children have access to water indoors and outdoors. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPA observed sufficient cushioning. Outdoor shade is provided by canopies, trees, 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 present 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 must be renewed every two years and can be renewed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. (Report continues 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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: CATALYST KIDS - MARY TSUKAMOTO	FACILITY NUMBER: 343611130
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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A sample of 6 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.

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.

Director 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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. (Report continues on 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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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: CATALYST KIDS - MARY TSUKAMOTO	FACILITY NUMBER: 343611130
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Aileen Laroco. Based on the areas evaluated, no title 22 deficiencies were cited today. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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