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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624429
Report Date: 01/23/2025
Date Signed: 01/23/2025 02:52:27 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:RISING STAR PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
343624429
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GERALDINE WARRFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2530 TRACTION AVENUETELEPHONE:
(279) 345-3034
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95815
CAPACITY: 23TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 23CENSUS: 10DATE:
01/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Geraldine WarrTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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At 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Pa Dao Vang met with Director Geraldine Warr for the purpose of an unannounced, annual required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed a census of 10 children supervised by 2 staff. Facility hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. - 5:50 p.m., Mondays thru Fridays. Center provides breakfast, lunch, and p.m. snack for the children. The facility is a full day program offering nap and rest time to children daily. The facility does not offer transportation services.

Director Geraldine Warr 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.

LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom and restroom. LPAs 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. The cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Facility currently do not have children with medications. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Drinking water is accessible via water from the kitchen, water bottles, and cups. The water bottles are transitioned with children to different environments.

LPAs observed trash bins with tight fitted lids. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary condition. The floors appeared to be clean throughout the facility. Director Geraldine Warr stated that there is no smoking, no firearms nor poisons on the premises. LPAs observed the facility’s sign in and out system with blinders located in the front office. Director stated the facility is also using an electric app to sign children in and out daily. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months; last fire drill was conducted on 1/25/2024. Continue report on LIC809-C...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Dao Vang On 01/23/2025 at 02:06 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343624429

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observed a working carbon monoxide detector in the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/24/2025
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Director will email LPA Vang an image of the installed working carbon monoxide detector in the facility by the POC due date of 2/24/2025.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a rusted nail exposed through composing wood on the corner of the wooden platform around the tree. LPA also observed a small ditch between the cement walkway into the middle of the preschool play yard. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/24/2025
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Director will email LPA Vang an images the fixed wooden playform and filled small ditch in the preschool yard by the POC due date of 2/24/2025.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/23/2025


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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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343624429
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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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.

LPAs conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. The play structure is free of loose or sharp parts with proper cushioning under it. Outdoor shade was provided by trees and building. LPAs observed a rusted nail exposed through the composing wood board on the corner of the wooden platform around the tree. LPAs also observed a small ditch between the cement walkway into the middle of the preschool play yard. Director will reach out to the Licensee to fixed them.



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

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). LPA Vang reviewed an email contact record of the lead testing completed on 12/15/2023. Director will obtain a copy of the lead testing results and email a copy to LPA Vang and post a copy in the facility



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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dao Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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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: RISING STAR PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343624429
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2025
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There are two Type B deficiencies cited based on LPA’s observation, interviews conducted, and record reviews in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809-D page. An exit interview was conducted with Director Geraldine Warr. A copy of the appeal rights and a notice of site visit were also provided to Director. 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: 01/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2025
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