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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455408382
Report Date: 12/28/2023
Date Signed: 12/29/2023 08:29:18 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME:	HILLTOP INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER - SCOE		FACILITY NUMBER:	455408382
ADMINISTRATOR:	GROVES, BRANDY		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	43 HILLTOP DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(530) 229-8515
CITY:	REDDING	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	96003
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	12/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Brandy Groves		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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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	Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Snow met with Applicant, Brandy Groves for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant license for a capacity of 8 children from birth to two years of age to be in the Montessori room. The facility is in the building of Early Childhood Services building along with another, separately licensed preschool center: SCOE – Early Education and Assessment Center. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The fire clearance was granted (for a total of 14) on 11/14/23 and will be reordered to match the newly requested capacity of 8 (reduced to match square footage). The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, including formula. Parents will provide breast milk for their children. LPA 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. LPA 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime Snow
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2023

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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: HILLTOP INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER - SCOE	FACILITY NUMBER: 455408382
	VISIT DATE: 12/28/2023

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LPA 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.
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one infant classroom (to the right upon entry from the lobby called the Montessori room. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, napping cots, and six cribs out plus mats (there are more cribs on premises if needed). There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in the office in a locked box. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. There is a climbing structure/slide includes a safety label, which designates use for children 9 to 24 months old; staff will keep children under 9 months off the climbing structure. There are cushioning mats under the slide/structure.
The applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the infant room. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system.

LPA measured the classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 293 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 8 infant children. There are 2 potty chairs in the class, and one sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff located off the lobby. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of a sink. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime Snow
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2023

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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: HILLTOP INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER - SCOE	FACILITY NUMBER: 455408382
	VISIT DATE: 12/28/2023

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during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one infant outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced. There is no play or climbing structure.
LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by a shade cloth.
LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 957 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 8 infant children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).
APPLICANT KNOWS FACILITY PLANS TO PROVIDE IMS: This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htmAPPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime Snow
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2023

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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: HILLTOP INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER - SCOE	FACILITY NUMBER: 455408382
	VISIT DATE: 12/28/2023

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LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children’s ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA 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, 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.Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime Snow
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2023

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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
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: HILLTOP INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER - SCOE	FACILITY NUMBER: 455408382
	VISIT DATE: 12/28/2023

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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, (include name).

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review.

2. A new fire clearance to match the requested capacity.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime Snow
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/28/2023

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