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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343622734
Report Date: 12/10/2024
Date Signed: 12/10/2024 02:35:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/10/2024 02:35 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:ST. MEL PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
343622734
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MEHRKENS, WHITNEYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4745 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(916) 967-3105
CITY:FAIR OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95628
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 6DATE:
12/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Whitney MehrkensTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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On December 10, 2024 at approximately 1:15PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Perez met with Director Whitney Mehrkens for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a cenus of 6 preschool age children with 1 staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment, and adequate shading provided. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Menus were posted for AM/PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via children bringing their own. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children, when they are in the facility Facility uses full legal signatures for sign in/sign.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/10/2024
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: ST. MEL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622734
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024
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Children records were reviewed, it was observed that each child's file contained appropriate documentation. Staff records were reviewed for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires August 2026. Mandated reported expires August 2026. All staff currently employed with the facility have complete files including 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Facility is currently providing IMS services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. Currently no IMS is being provided.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
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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: ST. MEL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622734
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024
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LPA informed the Director about Assembly Bill 2370, which will require certain licensed Child Care Facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Facility has confirmed lead testing completion and has passed. Lead testing will be completed every 5-years.

LPA encouraged the Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations, and legislation pertaining childcare centers. LPA also encouraged the Director to sign up for the Child Care Advocates quarterly newsletter.

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.

Based on today’s inspection, no title 22 Deficiencies are being cited.

This report was reviewed with the director and a notice of site visit provided. The site visit will be posted 30-days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
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