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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623895
Report Date: 05/31/2023
Date Signed: 05/31/2023 05:44:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2023 05:44 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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - CAPITAL CITY		FACILITY NUMBER:	343623895
ADMINISTRATOR:	HEBERT, KAPRIA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	744 P STREET		TELEPHONE:	(916) 448-1661
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95814
CAPACITY: 16	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	05/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Kapria Hebert		TIME COMPLETED:	06:00 PM

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At 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Kapria Hebert, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. LPA observed a census of 6 infant children supervised by 2 staff. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.

All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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. There is a waiver on file for centralized criminal record clearances.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, restrooms, and food service areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, car seat laws, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of a sink. Changing table has raised sides. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Infant food is provided by parents/guardians. The facility also has a meal program for those over 1 year. Drinking water is provided to children via labeled sippy cups. Facility utilizes an online sign in and sign out program.

No children in care require medications. Incidental Medical Services – IMS was discussed. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023

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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - CAPITAL CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 343623895
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023

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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. Director understands that an individual infant sleeping plan LIC9227 must be on file for all infants up to 12 months of age. 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. LPA observed foam flooring to provide cushioning. Outdoor shade was provided by trees and a canopy.

LPA reviewed staff and children's records. Each child's file contained an admission agreement, emergency card, health history, immunizations, 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.

LPA discussed overdue annual fees and relocation of regional office.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Kapria Hebert. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023

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