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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500347
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 01:27:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/28/2025 01:27 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS - FRANKLINFACILITY NUMBER:
344500347
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TYDINGCO, JENNIFERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:5401 DORCEY DRTELEPHONE:
(916) 236-4295
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95757
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37CENSUS: 7DATE:
01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer TydngcoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On January 28, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby met with Facility Representative, Jennifer Tydingco for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Today’s census included 7 children being supervised by 2 staff. The Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance and verified.

The Facility Representative 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.

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.

LPA observed that all classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. Medications are stored in an area inaccessible to children. The Facility Representative stated there are no poisons, bodies of water, or weapons on the premises.

Playground equipment was inspected and are in good condition. Shade was provided to children via canopies. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors by way of bottled water and water jugs. Waiver for central fingerprint association is posted.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina Beckby
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - FRANKLIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500347
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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Menus were posted for pm snack. LPA observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents. LPA observed a current children's roster and fire drill; the last drill was conducted on 01/14/2025. During this inspection, LPA observed that the facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. LPA observed sign in sheets are done electronically.

During today’s visit, staff and children’s files were reviewed. LPA observed current immunization records, documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and Mandated Reporter training certificates. It was observed that at least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (expires: 10/2026). Each child's file contained appropriate documentation: emergency card, consent for emergency medical treatment and notifications of children’s and parent’s rights, health history, physician's report and immunization records.

Facility includes IMS policy in their Parent Handbook on pages 9-11. LPA 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-care-centers/.

LPA discussed PIN 25-01-CCP 2024 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities with Licensee/Facility Representative.

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.

Facility representative 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.

No citations were issued based on today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Jennifer Tydingco. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.

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

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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