013411388-7-18-2024-02-CC-DCAS-D7AUKT-20240718153941

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013411388
Report Date: 07/18/2024
Date Signed: 07/18/2024 03:39:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/18/2024 03:39 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:	ABC PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	013411388
ADMINISTRATOR:	ZIMMERMAN, KAREN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1525 BAY STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 521-6488
CITY:	ALAMEDA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94501
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	07/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Karen Zimmerman		TIME COMPLETED:	03:55 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 07/18/24 at 12:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at ABC Preschool. LPA met with Center Director Karen Zimmerman and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 6:30 AM-5:00 PM. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in 2 Rooms: The Forest Rangers (4-5 year old children) and The Sea Scouts and The Zoo Keepers (combination of 2-3 year old children) Room 1 The Forest Rangers (4-5 yrs) : 1 teacher with 9 children Room 2: The Sea Scouts and The Zoo Keepers (2-3 yrs): 1 teacher with 7 children Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Storage areas for poisons were locked and kept inaccessible to day care children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed, all toilets, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Children bring their own lunch from home and the facility provides a morning and an afternoon snack. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage areas are observed to be clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin during today's inspection. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. A snack menu was observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days and made available upon request.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ABC PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013411388
	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

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Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards during today's inspection. Surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be in safe condition and free of hazards during today's inspection. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via refillable personal water bottles.

File Review: Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of four Children's files and two Staff files were reviewed.

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.

Facility 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1CCP).

• CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE,

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024

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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: ABC PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013411388
	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) 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/.

Facility 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.

The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the center Director Karen Zimmerman.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/18/2024 03:39 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: ABC PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013411388
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the center has not had it's water tested for lead prior to the deadline of 1/2023, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/08/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility shall submit to LPA by the POC date a plan of action to initiate the lead test in the facility including proof of confirmation email with test date as soon as that is available and keep LPA updated on any potential delays in testing so that an extension on the POC date can be requested to the Supervisor.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024

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