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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624192
Report Date: 08/14/2024
Date Signed: 08/14/2024 03:44:18 PM

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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:	SINGLE MOM STRONG - EMPOWERME PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	343624192
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	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: 6	DATE:	08/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Elicia Ada-Fabela		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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At 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Dao Vang met with Licensee Tara Taylor and Director Elicia Ada-Fabela, for the purpose of an unannounced, annual required inspection. LPA observed a census of 6 children supervised by 1 staff at nap time. Facility hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Mondays thru Fridays. Center provides a.m. snack and p.m. snack for the children. Parents provide the lunch for children.

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.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom and restroom. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Earthquake Preparedness, Child Passenger Restraint Poster, Parent’s Notification, LIC613A Person Rights, Daily Activity Schedule, and menus. Director stated that there is no smoking, no firearms nor poisons on the premises. LPA observed last fire drill log on 8/12/2024.

Facility provides Incidental Medical Services. 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.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. There are no play structure outdoor. Toys are provided to children when they are outside. Outdoor shade was provided by building and trees. Water is accessible via jug and water bottles provided both in the classroom and outside.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: SINGLE MOM STRONG - EMPOWERME PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624192
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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LPA reviewed staff and children's records. LPA observed current employee rights, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There is at least 1 staff with current CRP/First Aid certification, and immunization.

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.

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 childcare 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). Licensee stated the lead testing was completed in 1/6/2023 with no lead exceedance. Licensee emailed a copy of the lead testing results and email it LPA.

Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

No deficiency is being cited today based on LPA's observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Tara Taylor. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights, and a notice of site visit were also provided to Licensee. Notice of site visit shall remain posted for a period of 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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