010209297-4-19-2023-02-CC-ILOA-CR2UAE-20230419152436

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010209297
Report Date: 04/19/2023
Date Signed: 04/19/2023 03:24:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/19/2023 03:24 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	STEP ONE SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	010209297
ADMINISTRATOR:	BRITSON, SUE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	499 SPRUCE STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 527-9021
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94708
CAPACITY:	108	CENSUS: 71	DATE:	04/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	03:31 PM

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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 April 19, 2023 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Susana Casher. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the representative. There were 71 preschool age children present during this inspection and 19 additional staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday -Friday CLASSROOMS: The center operates out of five classrooms. All five classrooms were inspected and the teacher-child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. LPA observed plenty individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the in the office, away from other children in care. The center has a working combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and multiple fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers. RESTROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff restroom is separate from the children's restroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides two snacks for the children, and the lunch is brought from home. There are weekly snack menus posted in the facility. There are no pesticides and other similar toxic substances stored in food storage areas. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. ************************************See 809-C for Report Continuance************************************

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza	TELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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: STEP ONE SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 010209297
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure, climbing structures, and a slide that has cushioning to absorb children's falls. There are also trees and canopies that provides shade to children while at play. LPA observed individual water bottles labeled with the children's names.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. Six children files and six staff files were reviewed around 11:00 AM. All staff files have the required Health Screening, Criminal Record Statements, and Employee Rights forms. All children files contain Identification, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last Earthquake drill was conducted on 1/24/2023 and the last Fire drill was conducted on 2/7/2023. All required documents are posted.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms and the Administrative office.

California Law requires Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or e-mail. The Children's Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02. 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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza	TELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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: STEP ONE SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 010209297
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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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/process.

Facility representative 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.

There are no deficiencies cited during today's visit.

Exit interview conducted. Report was reviewed with the facility representative, Susana Casher.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza	TELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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