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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013412603
Report Date: 04/04/2025
Date Signed: 04/04/2025 04:02:30 PM

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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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013412603
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GEMIGNANI-STEARNS, IDAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:38700 PASEO PADRE PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 796-0888
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 30DATE:
04/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:12 AM
MET WITH:Lora AlmondTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On April 4, 2025, at 10:12am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda conducted an unannounced annual inspection for health and safety. LPA met with acting director Lora Almond. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Present for the infant component inspection were the acting director, 8 staff members, and 30 infants. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Two classrooms were inspected (Room #1 and #2), and teacher-child ratio was observed. Room #1 contains infants in the age range of 0-15 months old, while room #2 contains infants in the age range of 14 months to 23 months old. 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. Changing stations are within reach of a sink. There are proper individual storage spaces for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office, away from other children in care. Room #1 and #2 have wired smoke detectors in every room. Carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system and sprinklers, and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal are also located in each room. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 2/04/2025. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible areas.
Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
Randy MirandaTELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
DATE: 04/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412603

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(20)
Food Services
(20) All equipment (fixed or mobile), dishes and utensils shall be kept clean and maintained in safe condition.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
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Call facilities and inform of citation. To have a possible leak fixed/replaced, but also clean pipe and monitor for continuing oxidation. Acting director to provide proof of corrections by emailing LPA pictures.
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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.
Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
Randy MirandaTELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974

DATE: 04/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/04/2025

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412603
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2025
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LPA inspected the outdoor play area. It is fully fenced with trees and canopies that provide shade for children at play. Plastic play structures contain ground cushioning underneath to absorb children's falls. There is age-appropriate play equipment on the yard and multiple staff members who are watching the children from different viewing stations during the inspection. Infants (age 0 – 15 months) are placed in buggies to enjoy the outdoor play area. The staff also brings the children’s water bottles and cups to keep the children hydrated while on the playground and teachers will refill them as necessary.

LPA inspected the kitchen area in the main building where they have a refrigerator, stove, food storage, and a sink. This area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. The kitchen area is off limits to children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. LPA observed leakage under the sink. Drainpipes appeared oxidized with accumulated, dried substance on the surface. And under the sink, there were areas that needed cleaning, but did not pose an immediate health risk or food contamination.

LPA checked the facility records, and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, and the census matches the children signed in on the sign in sheets. LPA reviewed five (5) children's files and five (5) staff files. All staff files were in good order and contained required documents. All children’s files were in good order and contained required documents. 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. Acting director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 3/25/2027.



LPA reminded the facility representative that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms. Each classroom has their own bathroom with sinks and toilets that the children can reach. The children also have plenty of supplies like soap and paper towels which are available to them. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy MirandaTELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412603
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2025
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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-carecenters/.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees 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 electronic mail. The facility representative was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the facility representative 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy MirandaTELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412603
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2025
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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.

The facility representative 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.

The facility representative 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.

One deficiency was issued during today’s inspection. This report shall remain on file for 3 years.


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the acting director Lora Almond.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy MirandaTELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2025
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