344500613-9-27-2022-53-CC-ASIS-CJNNYL-20220927105256

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500613
Report Date: 09/27/2022
Date Signed: 09/27/2022 10:53:48 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/27/2022 10:53 AM - 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:	BOOKS AND BLANKETS CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	344500613
ADMINISTRATOR:	RENDLEMAN, JASMINE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	9624 MELROSE AVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 647-4505
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95624
CAPACITY: 15	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/27/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Brooke Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes met with Applicant, Brooke Garcia for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 3 infant children from birth to two years of age and 12 toddlers age 18-36 months under the Toddler Option Program The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 7/14/2022. 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 LIC 311A, 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: 09/27/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2022

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: BOOKS AND BLANKETS CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 344500613
	VISIT DATE: 09/27/2022

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INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one infant classroom and one toddler classroom. AS observe an infant nap area within the classroom that is four feet tall. Applicant is adding a gate for entry in and out of the infant nap area. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and napping cots, and three cribs. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of three infants under 12 months old, due to available cribs. There is a first aid kit in each of the classroom cabinet. Medications will be stored in the classrooms cabinet. 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 pitcher and cups available in the classroom. AS observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. AS observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system.

AS measured two classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 833 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 3 infant children and 12 toddler children. There are 2 toilets and 4 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff. AS a changing table within arm's reach of a sink. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the teacher's lounge 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 wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. Applicant has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver. Applicant provided AS with the playground safety label via email. The play structure is designated for children two years and above. Applicant acknowledges that children under two years old cannot utilize the play structure. 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.

AS measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 2,444 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 3 infant children and 12 toddler children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

Report continues LIC809-C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/27/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2022

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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: BOOKS AND BLANKETS CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 344500613
	VISIT DATE: 09/27/2022

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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, Brooke Garcia.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:
1. Remaining paperwork for Director.
2. Final file review from Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Bettina Engelman

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/27/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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