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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500613
Report Date: 07/24/2024
Date Signed: 07/24/2024 01:54:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/24/2024 01:54 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:BOOKS & BLANKETS CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
344500613
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JASMINE RENDLEMANFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:9624 MELROSE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(916) 647-4505
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95624
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 7DATE:
07/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Brooke JohnsonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos was greeted at the facility by a Teacher's Aide for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was met by Teacher (T1), Brooke Garcia, who arrived at the facility shortly after. Upon LPA's arrival, there were 7 toddler children being supervised by the Teacher's Aide. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA reviewed the sign in/out tablet and observed that the children are properly signed in.

LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, there is sufficient cushioning under the play structure to prevent injuries if a fall occurs. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. There are needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled. LPA observed proper storage of refrigerated bottles which were dated and labeled with children's names.

LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA discussed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members. All required staff members present today have current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 mandated reporter training for all staff. T1 was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

T1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809-C...
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2024
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: BOOKS & BLANKETS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500613
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with T1 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. LPA also informed 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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 child care 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
T1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.



REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809-C...
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: BOOKS & BLANKETS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500613
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024
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A deficiency is being cited based on LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. A Type-A violation regarding Ratio is hereby assessed.

An exit interview was conducted, and Plans of Correction were reviewed and developed with T1. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Teacher (T1), Brooke Garcia.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
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Created By: Jennie Tedlos On 07/24/2024 at 01:16 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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: BOOKS & BLANKETS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500613

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
WD
101805(b)(3)
Care for Toddlers within a Licensed Infant Center
(3) A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler component. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a teacher's aide supervising 7 children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2024
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The facility will maintain the 1:6 Staff:Child ratio with the correct teacher qualifications. The facility will send LPA a staff schedule to show the correct Staff:Child ratio and Staff Qualifications by the POC Due Date, 07/25/24.
Section Cited
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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:Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2024


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