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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 553622259
Report Date: 07/16/2024
Date Signed: 07/16/2024 04:34:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/16/2024 04:34 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:CICERO, CHERYLFACILITY NUMBER:
553622259
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHERYL CICEROFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 743-7466
CITY:JAMESTOWNSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95327
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
07/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Cheryl CiceroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On July 16, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake and Licensing Program Manager Bettina Engelman met with Licensee, Cheryl Cicero, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were ten children present, including 3 infants, at the time of inspection. Licensee's student assistant and Licensee’s husband and son were also present during the inspection. All adults have a background clearance. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 5:30pm. LPA verified the annual fees are current.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the Master Bed/bath, Bedroom #2, Utility Room, and the Garage. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed doors with child locks. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tobias Lake
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024
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: CICERO, CHERYL
FACILITY NUMBER: 553622259
VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024
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Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are pets in the home that are separated during day care hours. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living room area with age-appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care.
In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed Safe Sleep logs and Infant sleeping plans for infants in care.
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-and-resources/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.
Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and discussed the requirement to have documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current in-person EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 05/18/26 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and expires 10/31/25.
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-carecenters/.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tobias Lake
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024
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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: CICERO, CHERYL
FACILITY NUMBER: 553622259
VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024
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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 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/process.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Cheryl Cicero, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cheryl Cicero. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at www.ccld.ca.gov/ for childcare updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 today’s inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tobias Lake
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024
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