573621841-8-8-2023-53-CC-ETJA-CUHVY2-20230808165027

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573621841
Report Date: 08/08/2023
Date Signed: 08/08/2023 04:50:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/08/2023 04:50 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:	CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	573621841
ADMINISTRATOR:	MELANIE FRISTOE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	703 WESTACRE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(916) 899-9121
CITY:	WEST SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95691
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	08/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Lauren Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with the Director, Lauren Garcia for the purpose of an unannounced Annual inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Facility provides morning and afternoon snack and lunch. There were 24 children with 3 staff present during today's inspection.

The 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 reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (wood chip) under the play structure. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in/out.

LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA did not observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members. LPA was informed that the facility staff will have the Pediatric CPR and First Aid training in the beginning of September . The Director was reminded to renew the AB1207 mandated reporter training course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 573621841
	VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

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This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. 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/inspection-process.

This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Director. One Type B citations was 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/08/2023 04:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Erwin Tjhia On 08/08/2023 at 04:32 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: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 573621841
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. 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 as LPA did not observe staff's immunization records at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will send all staff's immunization records to LPA

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:

Bettina Engelman

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Erwin Tjhia

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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