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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393622598
Report Date: 06/05/2024
Date Signed: 06/05/2024 01:45:46 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
393622598
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PICOS, MERARYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6608 GRIGSBY PLACETELEPHONE:
(209) 451-0583
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95219
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 33DATE:
06/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Picos, MeraryTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On June 5th, 2024, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Nguyen met with facility representative, Merary Picos for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted for entry into the facility by facility representative. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Facility provides breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner. There were thirty-three (33) children present during today's inspection. LPA reviewed and discussed the annual license fees with facility representative.

LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (artificial grass and cushioned turf) under the play structure.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
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: CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 393622598
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. All staff members present today had current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. The facility representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

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).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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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: CHIMINIKE'S PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER - LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 393622598
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Facility representative 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 facility representative, Merary Picos. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Facility representative’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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