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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343626887
Report Date: 09/09/2025
Date Signed: 09/09/2025 02:19:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/09/2025 02:19 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:KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERYFACILITY NUMBER:
343626887
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ROY, MEENAKSHIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:405 NATOMA STATION DRIVETELEPHONE:
(916) 743-0857
CITY:FOLSOMSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95630
CAPACITY: 165TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 165CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/09/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Kelli VaccaroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On September 9, 2025 at approximately 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Josiah Gathing conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership and addition of an infant component. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Representative Kelli Vaccaro. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 18 infants (0-24 months) in the Starfish Room, 73 preschoolers (2-5 years old) in the Turtles, Jellyfish, and Whales rooms, and 75 school age children (5-12 years old) in the Stingrays, Otters, and Dolphins rooms. The original application request for 75 preschoolers was changed due to insufficient indoor space. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM..

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Licensee Representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Licensee Representative stated that they will be stored in the office, inaccessible to children. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the front desk. Children will be signed in and out via the Procare application.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor infant activity space measured 734.38 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 18 infants. The total indoor preschooler activity space measured 2584.13 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 73 preschool children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping mats for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2025
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: KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY
FACILITY NUMBER: 343626887
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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Drinking water is available in the classrooms via individual containers. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on April 22, 2025.

Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Licensee Representative stated that the crib area will be separated form activity space via moveable partitions. LPA stated that the barrier must be at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allow for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs as well as Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans will be kept on the counter in the infant room.

LPA observed a total of two sinks available in the infant room. LPA observed a total of eight toilets and six sinks available in the preschool restrooms. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 73. There are two school age restrooms with individual stalls for children's privacy. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the front office.

Facility will provide AM snack, PM snack, and Lunch. The kitchen area currently includes refrigeration, sinks, counter space and required appliances for meal preparation. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Chain link fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor infant activity space is 1,786.82, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for the outdoor preschool and school age space is 17,696.99 which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A playground waiver for preschool and school age children to share the playground at different times shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via trees and the building.

Cont. on LIC809-C...
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 09/09/2025
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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: KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY
FACILITY NUMBER: 343626887
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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There are sufficient outdoor toys and play equipment available on the playground. LPA reminded Licensee Representative to ensure that all play equipment and structures are only utilized by appropriate age groups. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via children's individual containers. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Licensee Representatve was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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).

Licensee Representative 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, 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.

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) or (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.

Licensee Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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 platforms. 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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 09/09/2025
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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: KIDS INC PRESCHOOL & DISCOVERY
FACILITY NUMBER: 343626887
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Representative, Kelli Vaccaro.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

- Waiver approval for shared outdoor preschool and school age space.
- Proof of partition separating crib area from infant activity area.
- Final review and approval by Licensing Program Manager.

Licensee Representative understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 09/09/2025
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