313625275-1-3-2024-03-CC-AMAT-CZ5QVK-20240103113027

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313625275
Report Date: 01/03/2024
Date Signed: 01/03/2024 01:31:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/03/2024 01:31 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 CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	RED BARN ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	313625275
ADMINISTRATOR:	STACI THATCHER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3330 CHISOM TRAIL		TELEPHONE:	(916) 832-2782
CITY:	LOOMIS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95650
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	01/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Staci Thatcher		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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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) Arianna Manabat and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with Applicant Staci Thatcher for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests a preschool license to serve 30 preschool children from two years of age to entry into first grade. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. The fire clearance was received and granted on December 12/16/2023 for a total of 30 preschool children ages 2 to entry into first grade. The facility will not be providing lunch but will be providing morning and afternoon snacks. LPAs 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. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are a total of three classrooms available for preschool use and an office space between classrooms one and two. LPAs have observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys which are appropriate for preschoolers. LPAs observed tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots present within the current facility. The placement of the first aid kit is located in the hallway that is in between classrooms labeled Pre-k and Preschool (3's). Each class does carry first aid supplies that are limited but the main first aid is the one located in the hallway. The first aid kit outside is located in the art barn. Medications will be stored in the same box that is used for first aid. LPAs observed that cleaning disinfectants will be appropriately stored at the top of the cabinets above the sinks. This cabinet does not have any locks but the disinfectants are located in a location that is inaccessible to children. This location ensures that the cleaning solutions are inaccessible to children. The Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPAs observed that the children will drink water from water bottles that are refilled through the kitchen sink which has already been lead tested. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPAs discussed sign in/sign out procedures will be conducted via paper sign in sign out sheets and through the procare app. *......Report continues on LIC809-C......*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/02/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2024

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 CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: RED BARN ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 313625275
	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

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The 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, 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.

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.

The following item is required before a license will be issued:
1. Manager approval by Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mai Lor.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/02/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2024

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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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: RED BARN ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 313625275
	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

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CAB LPA used measurements 12/22/2020. The total classroom space contains a total of 1050.763 square feet which will accommodate the Licensee's request for 30 preschool students. There are a total of 4 toilets, no urinals, and three sinks for the children to use. There is a private restroom for staff located on site. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the teacher area and will use the staff restrooms. The Director will ensure that the children who are ill are isolated from the rest of the children in care.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one outdoor areas on the property. The outdoor play area for preschool is currently fenced with a rod iron fence that is at least four feet tall. The outdoor fencing is adjacent to a residential home that has stairs leading to the home but is locked and gated. The outdoor area also has a pond that is on the opposite side of the fencing that is not accessible by children or staff. There is a lock on the gate which no staff member has the key to. There is also a atelier that is accessible and it contains an art studio that is operated by staff on a seasonal basis. The atelier is not used for children during every day use but will be used on a case by case basis. The atelier is accessible via the staff who help to operate the facility. LPAs observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There is a small play structure outdoors which has a netted swing approximately the size of a hula hoop. There are shaded areas supplied by trees. CAB LPA measured the outdoor activity space. The preschool outdoor play area contains a total of 13,193.16 square feet, which will accommodate 30 preschool children.

LPAs discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPAs discussed with Licensee 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.

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) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childganda.htmReport
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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