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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500595
Report Date: 07/28/2022
Date Signed: 07/28/2022 06:57:10 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:HAPPY TRAILS LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
344500595
ADMINISTRATOR:DEBORAH OCHOAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:600 A STREETTELEPHONE:
(916) 583-4422
CITY:GALTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95632
CAPACITY: 6TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Deborah OchoaTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katy Maestas met with Applicant/Director, Deborah (Debbie) Ochoa for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 6 infant children from birth to two years of age. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 6/27/2022. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children.

AS reviewed with applicant the LIC311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. AS discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. AS also informed applicant 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.

Report continues on LIC809-C.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/28/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY TRAILS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500595
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022
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INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one infant classroom. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and two cribs. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of two infants under 12 months old, due to available cribs. Applicant stated that they plan to purchase more cribs. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms located in the cabinet. Medications will be stored in the kitchen above the refrigerator. AS observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be a water dispenser and cups available in the classroom. AS observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. AS observed a sign-in/sign-out binder.

AS observed that there is no nap area for the infants under 12 months. Applicant stated they will install a four foot wall partition separating the activity space from the nap area. AS measured part of the room that will be the activity space. The total classroom space contains a total of 253.64 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 6 infant children. There is no sink in the classroom. Applicant stated they plan to install a large portable sink next to the diaper changing table. There is a separate private restroom for the staff. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron and wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and overhangs. Applicant has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver. Applicant acknowledges that infants, toddlers, and preschool cannot commingle and wil provide AS with an outdoor schedule.

AS measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 4,543 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 6 infant children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
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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: HAPPY TRAILS LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500595
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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

AS discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. AS discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Deborah Ochoa.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:
1. Second pre-licensing inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
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