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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573621840
Report Date: 08/01/2025
Date Signed: 08/01/2025 03:18:54 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:CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
573621840
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELANIE FRISTOEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:703 WESTACRE ROADTELEPHONE:
(916) 899-9121
CITY:WEST SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95691
CAPACITY: 11TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: DATE:
08/01/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Lauren GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with Center Director, Lauren Garcia for the purpose of an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. There were 5 infants present during today's inspection supervised by 2 staff. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance.

Director 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 toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA did not observe the needs and services plans for each infant and toddler enrolled.

LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure for the toddlers appeared to be in good repair. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and canopies. LPA reviewed the sign in/out done electronically and observed that the children are properly signed in and out.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/01/2025
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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 573621840
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025
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Facility's 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.

LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. The facility staff was reminded that CPR will need to be renewed every two years. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp. 12/2025). LPA only obseve 1 out 3 teacher with AB1207 mandated reporter training expired on 04/2026. The facility's representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 the representative 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. In addition, LPA did not observed 15 min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA did not observed a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants during today's inspection, per safe sleep regulations.

The facility did not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) and the 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

This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with centert Director. Four Type B citations were issued on the following LIC809D. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review. Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers. An exit interview was conducted and appeal rights were provided and explained.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2025
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Created By: Erwin Tjhia On 08/01/2025 at 02:48 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 573621840

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA did not observe 15 minutes napping log for 5 infants that were present today which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2025
Plan of Correction
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Facility/center director will conducnt the 15 minutes check and submit the infant napping logs for all infants to the licensing office or LPA before or by the due date
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
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as LPA only observe 1 out 3 teacher with AB1207 mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2025
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Facility/center director will submit all Mandated Reporter Completion certificate of all staff to the licensing office or LPA before or by the due date
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Erwin Tjhia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/01/2025


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Created By: Erwin Tjhia On 08/01/2025 at 02:48 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 573621840

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/01/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(a)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA did not observe the Infant Needs and Service Plan for all 5 infants that were present today which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2025
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Facility/Director will submit the Infant Needs and Service Plans for all Infants enrolled at the facility to Licensing office or LPA before or by the due date
Type B
Section Cited
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101419.2(b)(2)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA did not observe Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for two infants that were under 12 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2025
Plan of Correction
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Facility or director will submit the LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan of 2 infants that were under 12 months to Licensing office or LPA before or by the due date
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Erwin Tjhia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/01/2025


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