010216579-10-18-2022-02-CC-LDYN-CKBT2N-20221018142102

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010216579
Report Date: 10/18/2022
Date Signed: 10/18/2022 02:21:09 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/18/2022 02:21 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:	OUSD - HOWARD SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	010216579
ADMINISTRATOR:	HANNAH, RICKIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8755 FONTAINE STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 639-3262
CITY:	OAKLAND	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94605
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	10/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Dr. Lottie Lynch		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 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 10/18/22 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loretta Dyson arrived at the center for an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection. LPM met with 'Teacher in Charge' Dr. Lottie Lynch. There was one other staff member and 11 preschool age children also present. During the inspection Administrator Susan Mueller arrived to assist with files and other information. This center operates Monday - Friday 8:30am-3pm, in Portable 1 on the campus of Oakland Academy of Knowledge (formerly Howard Elementary School). LPM completed a tour of the portable and the outdoor spaces used for the center, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The outdoor areas include the elementary school playground, blacktop area right outside of the portable and the garden area that is adjacent to the portable. The blacktop area is under construction, with a new play structure being added and blacktop refinished. The garden area is to be used for field trips during 'garden days'. LPM observed that the portable has sufficient heating, lighting and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The floors and surfaces appear to be safe and in good repair. There is an ample supply of age appropriate furniture, toys, activities and equipment which appear to be in good condition and safe, inside of the portable. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. The mats and individual bedding for children are stored appropriately, and there is a sufficient supply for the amount of children enrolled. There is 1 sink available for children inside of the portable and staff take children to the main elementary school building, across the yard, to use the bathrooms that are shared with the elementary school students. LPM inspected these bathrooms and found them to be in sanitary and operational condition today. There is a separate bathroom for staff. LPM reminded the licensee that children cannot commingle with school age children and must be visually supervised when in the bathroom. Snacks and lunch are provided by the school cafeteria. LPM observed a menu, dated at least a week in advance, posted. Children have individual water bottles, which are accessible and available both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor play spaces are fully fenced. There is cushioning underneath the play structures to absorb a fall. LPM did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items, toxins or medication accessible to children today. All required forms are posted.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diane Perez	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2590
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: 510-695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/18/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2022

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: OUSD - HOWARD SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 010216579
	VISIT DATE: 10/18/2022

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The last disaster drills were conducted on 10/11/22. The center is equipped with first aid supplies, a working telephone, centralized smoke detection system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPM observed the interaction between the staff and children in care and found it to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations.

At 11:10am, LPM began the review of children's files. There is a separate, complete and current file maintained for all children. The center is in ratio today, and abiding by the capacity specified on the license. The center uses an electronic application for sign in/out and is in compliance with the sign in/out procedures. All staff, as a condition of employment with the school district, have a criminal record clearance, required training, and qualifications. At least one staff member that opens and closes the center has current CPR/First Aid certificates.

Incidental Medical Services (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.

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates. LPM reminded the licensee to adhere to all requirements within the regulations at all times including supervision, personal rights, unusual incident and injury reporting, and criminal record clearance. The licensee was encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. Licensee was reminded about the lead testing requirement to be completed and submitted by January 2023. LPM reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com. Licensee 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.

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.

No deficiencies were cited today. An exit interview was conducted with Dr. Lottie Lynch, and the report, Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights were provided. Licensee was reminded that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diane Perez	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2590
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: 510-695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/18/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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