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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500621
Report Date: 02/27/2025
Date Signed: 02/27/2025 01:31:30 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	GRASSO, JENNIFER		FACILITY NUMBER:	394500621
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JENNIFER GRASSO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(570) 560-7568
CITY:	MANTECA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95336
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	02/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:13 PM
MET WITH:	Jennifer Grasso		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:50 PM

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On 02/27/2025 at 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janie Davis met with Licensee Jennifer Grasso for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection, and Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the home. LPA observed ten children present in the home with Licensee and her/daughter Isabella Grasso assistant. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA verified that annual fees are current.

All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of five 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 reviewed children's files, and LPA observed emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. LPA verified Licensee's immunization records were available in the facility file. LPA discussed with licensee the importance of maintaining current Mandated Reporter Training certification. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and first aid certification was verified and expires on 09/2026.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janie Davis
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2025

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: GRASSO, JENNIFER	FACILITY NUMBER: 394500621
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2025

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A health and safety inspection of the home’s interior and exterior was conducted in all areas accessible to children. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher meets regulations and verified both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a restroom and verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaners stored in the off-limits laundry room and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the playroom with age-appropriate toys for children. Licensee stated there are weapons in the home. LPA verified that weapons and ammunition were stored in separate locked safes. LPA observed a space heater in the home that was designed to look like a fireplace. Licensee stated the front panel does not get hot. LPA observed Licensee touch the front panel.The off-limits areas are the first bedroom to the left of the bathroom, laundry room, master bedroom/bathroom, office, garage, backyard shop, and area to the right of the backyard shop behind the wooden fence. The outdoor play area was inspected and is surrounded by a wooden fence. LPA walked the perimeter of the outdoor play area during inspection and verified that the entire area is fenced in. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Licensee 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. LPA observed 15-minute napping logs for infants under 24 months and a copy of the Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants under 12 months during the inspection.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janie Davis
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2025

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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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GRASSO, JENNIFER	FACILITY NUMBER: 394500621
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2025

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee 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.

Because Licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that Licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. Licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form (LIC 9149).

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jennifer Grasso. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

LPA Davis informed the facility, that this report dated February 27th, 2025, documents one Type B citation, stating there is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janie Davis
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2025

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Created By: Janie Davis On 02/27/2025 at 01:17 PM

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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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GRASSO, JENNIFER	FACILITY NUMBER: 394500621
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one owner which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide proof of completion of mandated reporter certification to LPA within 30 days

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Chayntel Hunter

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Janie Davis

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2025

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