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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393621662
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 12:26:30 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 SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:TINY TOTS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
393621662
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CANDI KETTGENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:250 NORTHGATE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(209) 294-9803
CITY:MANTECASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95336
CAPACITY: 43TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 43CENSUS: 32DATE:
03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:licensee, Candi KettgenTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On March 3, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lauren Scott and Janie Davis met with licensee, Candi Kettgen for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There were 32 children present during today's inspection. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in. All fees are current.

Licensee 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.

LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. LPA observed the toys, furniture and equipment to be in good condition. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and cushioning under structure was discussed. Facility provides lunch and snack to children in care. All food is prepared on site. Kitchen was toured at the time of inspection.

LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all adults and children. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. The site supervisor was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: TINY TOTS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 393621662
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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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) 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

Licensee 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Candi Kettgen. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Title 22 deficiencies cited on subsequent LIC809D page.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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Created By: Lauren Scott On 03/03/2025 at 12:07 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: TINY TOTS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 393621662

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(b)(1)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where unqualified staff were alone with children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a schedule to CCLD showing staff in appropriate rooms based on teacher's qualifications
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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:Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025


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