340311532-9-25-2023-03-CC-KWIS-CVZRDK-20230925125604

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 340311532
Report Date: 09/25/2023
Date Signed: 09/25/2023 12:56:09 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2023 12:56 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:	DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE		FACILITY NUMBER:	340311532
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEGHAN MARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7545 TAD LANE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 726-0661
CITY:	CITRUS HEIGHTS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95610
CAPACITY: 44	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44	CENSUS: 23	DATE:	09/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:50 AM
MET WITH:	Meghan Mara		TIME COMPLETED:	01:05 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kyrsten Williams and Soleil Marx met with Facility Representative, Director Meghan Mara for an unannounced annual inspection of this preschool facility. Census included 23 children in care with 4 staff. Facility is operating within the capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio on this day. Licensee was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the classrooms, restrooms, food service areas, and outdoor play areas. LPAs observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, menus, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Medications are stored, inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Bins for solid waste have tight fitting lids. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via drinking fountains and labeled bottles. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, and working telephone. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. LPAs observed rice sand cushioning beneath the play structure. Outdoor shade is provided by trees and awnings. Children’s and staffs' files were reviewed. Each child's file had the required licensing documentation. LPAs reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff caring for children were qualified. Multiple staff have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. Staff all have current Mandated Reporter certificates and proof of immunization. *PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kyrsten Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2023

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: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE	FACILITY NUMBER: 340311532
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2023

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LPAs observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log. LPAs observed all required licensing documentation was posted for parental review. LPAs observed that parents are signing their children in and out of the center using an online application.

Director 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.

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).
LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with director 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. LPAs also informed director 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.

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/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kyrsten Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2023

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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: DISCOVERY TREE SCHOOL - TAD LANE	FACILITY NUMBER: 340311532
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2023

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The director 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.

LPAs discussed annual fees. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Meghan Mara

No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kyrsten Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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