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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623332
Report Date: 01/21/2025
Date Signed: 01/21/2025 01:28:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/21/2025 01:28 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:BANAHENE, TANIKAFACILITY NUMBER:
343623332
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BANAHENE, TANIKAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 396-5686
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95821
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 12DATE:
01/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Tanika BanaheneTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kyrsten Williams and Payenda Seddiqi conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the Licensee, Tanika Banahene. LPAs observed twelve napping children in care with the licensee and two assistants. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Off limit areas include: bedroom #4 and bedroom #5. The licensee acknowledged that child care children may never enter these off-limit areas.

LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPAs observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. The facility has equipment and toys safe for children. LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items—such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects—accessible to children. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. LPAs observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. The play yard is fenced, and the licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. The licensee stated there are no weapons, poisons, or bodies of water on the premises.

LPAs observed a current children's roster, fire drill log, and sleep check logs for infants in care. LPAs reviewed children’s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPAs observed the CPR/First Aid certificate was current for licensee and both assistants. LPAs observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for the licensee and both assistants. The licensee was reminded CPR/First Aid Training and the Child Care portion of Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years. LPAs reviewed staff and facility files and observed the required documentation.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kyrsten Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/21/2025
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: BANAHENE, TANIKA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623332
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2025
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All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

The licensee was informed of the www.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.

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.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tanika Banahene. No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kyrsten Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
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