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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343610254
Report Date: 07/12/2023
Date Signed: 07/12/2023 03:36:48 PM

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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:CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - SKYLANDFACILITY NUMBER:
343610254
ADMINISTRATOR:MARY PATTENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4110 SKYLAND COURTTELEPHONE:
(916) 725-0302
CITY:ANTELOPESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95843
CAPACITY: 164TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 164CENSUS: 56DATE:
07/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Mary Patten, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
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An unannounced annual/random inspection on Preschool Program is made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eduardo Barragan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Amanda Blesi. LPA met with Mary Patten, Director. LPA and LPM toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Children were napping at time of inspection. There were 56 preschool children and 8 staff.

The following areas are in compliance during inspection: There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. There is adequate shade on the playground. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered and all food or beverages are stored in covered. The facility provides breakfast snack, lunch and 2 snack. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios were not maintained prior to nor during this inspection. One citation is being administered today due to the facility having 13 children with one teacher in armadillos classroom. Then in Safari classroom there was one qualified teacher with one aide; however, 19 children were in care. Which lead the class to be out of ration. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. Sign in/sign out sheets maintained.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eduardo Barragan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/12/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Eduardo Barragan On 07/12/2023 at 01:23 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - SKYLAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610254

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(b)(1)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the facility having 13 children with one teacher in armadillos classroom. Then in the sea turtles classroom there was one teacher with one aide with 19 children's in care; which lead the class to be out of ration. Which poses an immediate health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2023
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The Licensee stated that she will ensure that she has enough teachers and aids to meet the ratio. LPA Barragan will be out to clear the citation.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Eduardo Barragan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023


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Created By: Eduardo Barragan On 07/12/2023 at 01:23 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - SKYLAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610254

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to not having a health screening in the staff members file, which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/11/2023
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The Licensee stated that she will ensure that staff have a health screening in their files by the due date of 08/11/23.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Eduardo Barragan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023


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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - SKYLAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610254
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023
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No excluded individuals are present. Facility representative 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. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility.

First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 7:00 AM to 6:3PM.

LPA observed proof that all staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792.

LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

Facility is in compliance with Assembly Bill 2370, which required licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing was completed on 01/2023. Facility understands that the lead testing must be conducted every five years from initial testing.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.



LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Mary Patten, Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Mary Patten, 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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eduardo Barragan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
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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: CADENCE EDUCATION LLC - SKYLAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 343610254
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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LPA Barragan informed licensee Mary Patten, Director, that this report dated (07/12/23) documents (1 Type A citation) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Barragan informed the licensee Mary Patten, Director. to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (07/12/23) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Two citations are being administered during today's inspection.



A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Mary Patten, Director.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eduardo Barragan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
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