010205758-3-6-2020-02-CC-BNEN-BMFTU9-20200306140159

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010205758
Report Date: 03/06/2020
Date Signed: 03/06/2020 02:02:11 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	NIA HOUSE LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	010205758
ADMINISTRATOR:	EVE UBERMAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2234 - 9TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 845-6099
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94710
CAPACITY:	84	CENSUS: 65	DATE:	03/06/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:10 PM
MET WITH:	Eve Uberman		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 03/06/2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Newton made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was met by Director Eva Uberman. Present for the visit was 14 toddlers with 5 teachers, and 51 preschoolers with 6 teachers. The entire facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. The facility operates in four classrooms: Toddlers West, Toddlers East, Preschool North, and Preschool South, and the outdoor play areas. Each classroom was inspected. Toddler West and Toddler East were found free of hazards and toxins. Furniture and equipment was found free of defects and sharp edges. Toilets are available with paper towels, toilet paper, and soap for children. Each toddler classroom has fish. Ample age appropriate toys were observed. Outdoor play area was found free of hazards. The toddlers have a separate play area away from the preschoolers. Bikes, the sand box, and other toys were observed in good condition. Napping equipment was observed in compliance. LPA reminded director to ensure blankets are not touching to avoid cross contamination when stored. Preschool classrooms were observed free of hazards or toxins. Ample age appropriate toys were available for children. The center uses Montessori learning. Preschool outdoor play area was found in compliance. There is a large structure for children to play on, a sand box, and other activities available. LPA consulted with facility about ensuring active supervision while outside: teachers shall be placed according to the areas children are playing in to ensure the health and safety of children. Throughout the visit, LPA observed a total of 8 fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers. At 12:43PM, LPA requested the director to test the carbon monoxide detector, which was found operable. At 12:44PM, the director let LPA know the fire alarm system is hard wired, when set off, it goes off in the entire school. LPA was able to review documentation of the last fire inspection which was completed 09/2019. The fire detector was not tested by LPA or director today, but the last fire inspection shows the system is indeed operable. The facility has been conducting fire drills with the last one being 01/28/2020. CPR and First Aid is current for staff on site, expiring 08/2021. LPA reviewed staff and children files which were found in compliance.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittany Newton	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2594
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2020

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: NIA HOUSE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 010205758
	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2020

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Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Currently, the facility provides IMS services ranging from the administration of epinephrine injections, asthma inhalers, and prescription medicine. LPA reviewed storage of medicine which was found in compliance. LPA consulted with director about storing the LIC 9221, and individual IMS plan for the child, with the child's medicine. 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.

Facility is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the requirement to complete the training every 2 years.

A child care roster and personnel report was obtained.

No deficiencies observed at this visit. A Notice of Site visit was given and facility was reminded that it is required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and a copy of this report was left with Director Eve Uberman.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittany Newton	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2594
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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