010215677-11-7-2023-52-CC-JJAN-CXCVUN-20231107154501

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010215677
Report Date: 11/07/2023
Date Signed: 11/07/2023 03:45:09 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/07/2023 03:45 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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	010215677
ADMINISTRATOR:	JOHNSTON, DARLENE MARIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	34072 FREMONT BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(510) 791-6158
CITY:	FREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94555
CAPACITY:	84	CENSUS: 66	DATE:	11/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:35 AM
MET WITH:	Darlene Johnston		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 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 11/7/2023 at 10:35AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Teacher Carla Prouty for an Unannounced Required Inspection. Director Darlene Johnston arrived at the facility at 11:00AM. Present for this inspection were 66 preschool aged children along with 11 staff members. Facility operating hours are 7:00AM - 6:00PM Monday to Friday. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. At 11:00AM, LPA toured the facility with director of all five classrooms. All classrooms had age appropriate equipment and toys. The classrooms are tidy and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. All hazardous materials and toxins including disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be made inaccessible to children during today's inspection. Each classroom had individualized storage space for each child that they are able to store their personal belongings. Director stated blankets and beddings are given and cleaned weekly by the child's parents, and sleeping mats are also cleaned weekly by facility staff. LPA observe a small fish tank with one fish in a classroom. LPA advised director that the fish tank needs to be fully supervised and ensure that children are not playing inside or around the area. The facility is utilizing disposable water cups and water fountains throughout the premises for drinking water. There are two separate bathrooms located in the common play area. At 11:40AM the outdoor area was toured. All play equipment was observed to be operable and age-appropriate during this inspection. Areas around slides and high climbing structures have grass and cushioned material to absorb falls. The facility does have a sand area for playing, which is inspected daily by the staff and has a device to prevent any cats or other animals from accessing the area. There are plenty of trees and umbrellas to provide shade. There were also several sheds that are used for toy storage that are locked. Continued 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson	TELEPHONE: (510) 368-0021
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 010215677
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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Director stated the menu is updated monthly as the facility provides supplemental breakfast, lunch, AM, and PM snacks. Tables in classroom are labelled and color coded with the child's picture and dietary preferences and/or allergies. LPA also toured the kitchen and storage area that is OFF limits to children; LPA also reviewed children's medications are also stored in the kitchen area, which has proper documentation and are in original unexpired containers.

At 11:55AM, 5 children files and 12 staff files were reviewed and found to be complete. All staff have completed Mandated Reporter training. There is at least one staff member present on site that has pediatric CPR and First Aid. The facility has several fire extinguishers, working smoke detectors, working carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. They are checked annually by AAA Smart Business, Alpha Fire Control, and Coast Fire Equipment. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. The last drill was conducted on 10/18/2023. All required forms are posted in public view, including menus posted throughout the classrooms. Facility roster was reviewed and a copy was obtained.

There were no deficiencies cited on today's visit.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson	TELEPHONE: (510) 368-0021
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 010215677
	VISIT DATE: 11/07/2023

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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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-licensingpublic-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/.

Licensee 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Darlene Johnston.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson	TELEPHONE: (510) 368-0021
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2023

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