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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343602138
Report Date: 12/06/2022
Date Signed: 12/06/2022 03:13:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2022 03:13 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:CITRUS HEIGHTS PRESCHOOL, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
343602138
ADMINISTRATOR:NEWTON, PATRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7555 OLD AUBURN RD.TELEPHONE:
(916) 726-1550
CITY:CITRUS HEIGHTSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95610
CAPACITY: 29TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Patti NewtonTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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At 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Patti Newton, for the purpose of an unannounced, required - 1 year inspection. No infant children were present during inspection. Director stated that there are not any infant children currently enrolled. Hours of operation are from 6:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the classroom, restrooms, and food service areas. LPA observed the required postings. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored. Director stated that there are no firearms nor poisons on the premises. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of a sink. Changing table has raised sides. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Infant food is provided by parents/guardians. There was no stored food to inspect. Drinking water is provided to children via labeled water bottles. The facility has a paper sign in and sign out log.

No children in care require medications. Incidental Medical Services – IMS was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CITRUS HEIGHTS PRESCHOOL, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 343602138
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022
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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. Director understands that an individual infant sleeping plan LIC9227 must be on file for all infants up to 12 months of age and that there must be documented 15 minute checks of all napping infants.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection of the outdoor space. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts. Outdoor shade was provided by trees. The wooden gate of the fencing is in need of repair.

There were no staff nor children's records to review. A staff interview was conducted with Director, Patti Newton. Director stated that required lead testing of water AB2370 was conducted. Director stated that annual fees have been paid.

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.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Patti Newton. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022
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