<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 485408078
Report Date: 10/03/2024
Date Signed: 10/03/2024 11:32:23 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 11:32 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:STEPPING STONES ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
485408078
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		YACOVETTI, NICOLLETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:639 MERCHANT STREETTELEPHONE:
(209) 855-1556
CITY:VACAVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95688
CAPACITY: 10TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 6DATE:
10/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Nicollette YacovettiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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
On 10/03/2024 at 9:15am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elizabeth Friese. This program is privately funded. Operating hours are 9:00am to 12:00pm Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:00am to 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The facility was toured at 9:15am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in a suite in a strip mall.

The licensee was supervising 6 children, and operating within the licensed capacity. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with bark and free of hazards.

4 children's records were reviewed at 10:14am. 1 staff record was reviewed at 10:35am.

The following deficiencies were cited: 4 Type B violations for: accessible cleaning products; 1 of 4 children's files (C3) missing immunizations; 1 of 4 children's files missing both LIC 701 (physician's report) and LIC 627 (consent to treat incomplete). (See LIC 809D)

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Friese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 5
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: STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 485408078
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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.

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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Friese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 5
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: STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 485408078
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nicollette Yacovetti.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Friese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 5
Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 11:32 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Elizabeth Friese On 10/03/2024 at 10:57 AM
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
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 485408078

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 instance of accessible cleaning solutions, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2024
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee to provide photos of cleaning supplies relocated to childproof cabinet by above POC date.
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 4 children's files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2024
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee to provide proof of correction to CCLD by above POC date. (C4)
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
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:Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elizabeth Friese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2024 11:32 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Elizabeth Friese On 10/03/2024 at 10:57 AM
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
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 485408078

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 4 children's files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2024
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee to provide proof of correction to CCLD by above POC date. (C3)
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101221(b)(8)(C)
Child's Records
(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized
representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 4 children's files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2024
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee to provide proof of correction to CCLD by above POC date (C4)
elizabeth.friese@dss.ca.gov
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:Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elizabeth Friese
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 5