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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623815
Report Date: 05/03/2023
Date Signed: 05/03/2023 02:15:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/03/2023 02:15 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
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:TOWLES,AMBERFACILITY NUMBER:
343623815
ADMINISTRATOR:TOWLES,AMBERFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 296-8468
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95833
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
05/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Amber TowlesTIME COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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On 05/03/2022 at approximately 12:50pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Arianna Manabat and Eduardo Barragan met with Licensee Amber Towles for an unannounced annual / one year inspection. During the inspection there were eleven day care children. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. During today's visit, LPAs toured the a one-story home and all areas accessible to children in care. LPAs have noted that the off-limits areas are the following: master bedroom and bathroom, laundry, and the garage. The Licensee stated that there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. LPAs observed all the required postings. LPA advised the licensee that if there are any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPAs did not observe a fireplace within the facility.

Licensee has all of her immunization records current. Children's roster and a current fire drill log were observed. Licensee's CPR/First aid card had an expiration date of 12/12/2024. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee is due 6/27/2024. Licensee understands training must be complete every two years. LPA observed complete children's files.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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)/ (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 Report continues on 809C................

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/03/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: TOWLES,AMBER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623815
VISIT DATE: 05/03/2023
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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 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 [facility 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.



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 [email protected]. 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arianna Manabat
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023
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