343624192-3-14-2023-03-CC-KGUA-CPWTCR-20230314143710

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624192
Report Date: 03/14/2023
Date Signed: 03/14/2023 02:37:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2023 02:37 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	SINGLE MOM STRONG - EMPOWERME PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	343624192
ADMINISTRATOR:	WEST, MIREYA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	500 ARDEN WAY		TELEPHONE:	(916) 687-1282
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95815
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	03/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Mireya West, Tara Taylor		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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At 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Mireya West, and Licensee, Tara Taylor, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed 7 napping children supervised by one staff. The facility hours of operation are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Emergency Disaster Plan was readily available in a facility binder. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children on a high shelf. No children in care require medications. Director confirmed no poisons on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste in the have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility morning and afternoon snack. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via filtered water and labeled bottles.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: SINGLE MOM STRONG - EMPOWERME PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624192
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2023

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Sign in and sign out logs were observed. There are no firearms nor bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Director was reminded to document disaster drills that have been conducted. Outdoor space was free of loose or sharp parts. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and awnings.

Staff files were reviewed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA reviewed EMSA certification. LPA observed immunization records and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates.

Children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. IMS policy 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.

A Staff interview was conducted with Director, Mireya West. 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 Director, Mireya West. 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: 03/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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