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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500347
Report Date: 04/27/2023
Date Signed: 04/27/2023 04:08:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/27/2023 04:08 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 SOUTH, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS - FRANKLINFACILITY NUMBER:
344500347
ADMINISTRATOR:THORNTON, PHEBEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:5401 DORCEY DRTELEPHONE:
(916) 236-4295
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95757
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 8DATE:
04/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Jennifer TydingoTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On April 27, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby met with Site Supervisor, Jennifer Tydingco for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 Year annual inspection. The program operates Monday through Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM and are operates during breaks. There were 8 (eight) children supervised by four staff. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance and verified. Annual fees are current.

LPA conducted a health and safety inspection for all areas accessible to children. Staff stated there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. LPA observed a smoke/carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Outdoor play area is free from dangerous conditions and playground equipment is securely anchored to the ground. Facility has bark under the play equipment to absorb falls. Menus were posted by the entrance door. The program provides snack. Facility offers drinking water by utilizing a water jug and paper cups. Sign in/out sheets are done electronically. Waiver for central fingerprint association is posted.

LPA reviewed 8 children and 4 staff files. LPA observed complete files, including health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (expiration 11/24). LPA observed current AB1207 mandated reporter training certificates for all staff. Site Supervisor was reminded that staff must renew this certification every 2 years through the www.mandatedreporterca.com website.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina Beckby
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2023
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 SOUTH, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - FRANKLIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500347
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2023
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LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with staff any changes that may occur regarding Director/Site Supervisor or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

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.

LPA discussed Lead Water Testing, and provided a link to the DSS website with additional information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.


Facility provides IMS. Facility has an Incidental Medial Service Plan on file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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. 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

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.

There were no deficiencies observed during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted at which time the report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Jennifer Tydingco. Notice of Site Visit was posted by LPA Beckby and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina Beckby
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023
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