343623855-3-9-2023-03-CC-MGON-CPRRCA-20230309115402

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623855
Report Date: 03/09/2023
Date Signed: 03/09/2023 11:54:09 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/09/2023 11:54 AM - 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:	ACORN TO OAK		FACILITY NUMBER:	343623855
ADMINISTRATOR:	WHITBREAD-COLE, ISOBEL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2661 NORTHROP AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 222-2676
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95864
CAPACITY:	21	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	03/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Isobel Whitbread-Cole		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	At 8:30 AM on March 9th, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Director Isobel Whitbread-Cole for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. Operating hours of the facility are from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, at which time a census of 16 infant children supervised by six staff across two classrooms was observed. LPA observed that each child had a Needs and Services plan. LPA observed an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227) 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 two years using Brightwheel. Bottles and baby food were kept in refrigerators inside the classrooms and were properly labeled with the child's name and date. All furnishings were in good condition. Infant diaper changing area is clean. Changing table was observed to be within arm’s reach from sink. There is a mat for the changing table with a vinyl surface that is at least 1 inch thick and has raised sides. Toys are appropriate size with no small parts for the safety of the infants. The infant classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents and children were signed in and out of the center using Brightwheel. All present staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff being utilized as teachers were qualified. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for each staff and director was reminded the certificate must be renewed every two years and can be renewed at mandatedreporterca.com. LPA observed proof of immunizations for the staff and all required documentation was present in the files. At least one staff had a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA observed a sample of 5 children's files and observed required documentation. Continues on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin	TELEPHONE: (916) 639-2867
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2023

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: ACORN TO OAK	FACILITY NUMBER: 343623855
	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2023

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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 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.

All Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 must have their drinking water tested for lead and post the results by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years after the date of the initial test. For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, the CCC must have its water tested and post the results within 180 days of licensure.

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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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

Facility Representative was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, PINs, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. No citations were issued based on today’s inspection. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Isobel Whitbread-Cole. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De Luca	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie Goodwin	TELEPHONE: (916) 639-2867
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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