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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343603678
Report Date: 10/09/2025
Date Signed: 10/09/2025 12:35:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/09/2025 12:35 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:COTTAGE KIDS CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
343603678
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
HANNUM, CINDYFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2800 COTTAGE WAYTELEPHONE:
(916) 979-2011
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95825
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21CENSUS: 15DATE:
10/09/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer BryantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On October 9,2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Payenda Seddiqi and Andrea Cortez met with the assistant director, Jennifer Bryant, for an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs observed a census 15 infants in the infant room being supervised by 5 teachers. Assistant director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license, All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

LPAs inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Furniture and equipment were in safe, and in operable condition. Outdoor activity space and equipment were in good repair and free of loose or sharp parts. LPAs observed adequate cushioning in areas underneath climbing equipment and adequate shade provided. Toileting facilities were in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Food preparation space was hygienic, and all food protected against contamination. Menu was posted for AM and PM snack and lunch, which is provided by the facility. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Trash bins have tight-fitting lids. LPAs observed medications were stored in a central location and an ample amount of first aid supplies available. LPAs observed authorized representatives are using full legal signatures on the sign in and out sheet. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

LPAs observed a current Needs and Services plan for each infant and an Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227) for each child under 12 months of age. LPAs observed sleep checks conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all children under two.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jeevun Birk-Miller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Payenda Seddiqi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: COTTAGE KIDS CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343603678
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2025
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LPAs reviewed facility records including child's records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that each child's file contained the required licensing documentation. LPAs reviewed records for all staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expiring 11/8/2025. All staff currently employed with the facility have: a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience. LPAs observed a children's roster and fire drill log within the facility. LPAs observed all required licensing documents were posted and visible to authorized representatives.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee facility assistant director 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. LPAs also informed facility representative 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.

Assistant 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jeevun Birk-Miller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Payenda Seddiqi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2025
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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: COTTAGE KIDS CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343603678
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2025
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LPAs observed that all cribs were free of loose articles or objects and there was one crib or mat for each child in care with a tight fitted sheet. Staff stated that the bedding is changed daily. Infant diaper changing area is clean and within arm's reach of a sink. There is a one-inch-thick mat for the changing table with a vinyl surface. Toys are of age-appropriate size, with no small parts for the safety of the infants. LPAs observed labeled food and milk for infants, stored at safe temperatures. LPAs observed staff documentation of feedings and diaper changes.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs 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-carecenters/.

Assistant 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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES analysis as of April of 2024.

Based on today’s inspection, no Title 22 deficiencies are being cited

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant director, Jennifer Bryant. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jeevun Birk-Miller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Payenda Seddiqi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2025
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