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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 483010213
Report Date: 03/14/2024
Date Signed: 03/14/2024 05:49:34 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING HEARTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	483010213
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALEXANDRIA BOWERS		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	1830 WEST TEXAS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(707) 399-8112
CITY:	FAIRFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94533
CAPACITY: 42	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	03/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:59 AM
MET WITH:	Lead Teacher Candida Hunsucker		TIME COMPLETED:	06:00 PM

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	An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elpidia Hernandez Torres. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 03/13/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This program is operated by a private entity. Facility representative 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. The facility’s operating hours are 07:00AM- 05:30PM, Monday – Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. The regulation poisons are locked using a key or combination lock was reviewed. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors through the use of a water fountain and outdoors through their water bottles that are filled from the water fountain in the classroom. The last disaster drill conducted was an earth quake drill on 02/26/2024. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was not posted per regulation, type B deficiency was issued. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pour in play cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The lead teacher stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 21 children being supervised by two teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit Lead teacher possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications which expire on 09/2025.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Leslie Lepori
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elpidia Hernandez Torres
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2024 05:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Elpidia Hernandez Torres On 03/14/2024 at 04:12 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: GROWING HEARTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 483010213
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101229.1(a)(1)

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, interview, the center has an electronic sign in/ out, more than 6 children were missing authorized representive signitures at drop off and pick up for the month of Feburary. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses a safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/28/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lead Teacher reported she will send out a mass email to all guardians reminding them it is a requirement to sign their child in/out. Lead teacher agreed to send LPA copy of the email that was sent out to guardians on or before 03/28/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Leslie Lepori

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Elpidia Hernandez Torres

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: GROWING HEARTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 483010213
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024

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Five children’s records were reviewed at 03:00PM, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. All five children had an incomplete admissions agreement type B deficiency was issued. Three staff records were reviewed at 02:00PM, and contained health screening forms. The sign in/out procedure was reviewed and not incompliance type B deficiency was issued.

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

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/.

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 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Candida Hunsucker.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Leslie Lepori
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elpidia Hernandez Torres
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2024 05:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Elpidia Hernandez Torres On 03/14/2024 at 04:53 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: GROWING HEARTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 483010213
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101221(b)(6)

Child's Records

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, admissions agreements were missing basic services, and right of the department sections. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/28/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lead teacher agreed to add the missing sections to the admissions agreement and will create a separate admissions agreement for the school age and the preschool programs. Lead teacher agreed to submit a copy of School age admissions agreement to LPA Hernandez Torres on or before 03/28/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101227(a)(6)

Food Service

(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, The center had menus posted in the kitchen with days of the week and food for the day. The menu didn't specify the date ( day, month and year) and didn't specify the portion size. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/28/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Lead teacher reported she will create the menu with the required sections needed and will send LPA a picture of the April 1st-5th menu and where it is posted on or before 03/28/2024.

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:

Leslie Lepori

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Elpidia Hernandez Torres

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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