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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013414727
Report Date: 09/20/2023
Date Signed: 09/20/2023 11:48:25 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 09/20/2023 11:48 AM - 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:PIEDMONT PLAY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013414727
ADMINISTRATOR:MICHELLE RITCHIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:401 HAMPTON ROADTELEPHONE:
(510) 654-4371
CITY:PIEDMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94611
CAPACITY:22CENSUS: 18DATE:
09/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Michelle RitchieTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 9/20/2023 at 09:05 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Piedmont Play School. LPA met with Center Director, Michelle Ritchie 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-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.

At 10:00AM The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in one large classroom.
Pre-school classroom: 3 teachers with 18 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 medications were kept in a safe place 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 sink are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. 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 Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Facility does not provide lunch, children bring their own snacks daily. Facility keeps an emergency supply of snacks for children when needed.

Outdoor Space: At 10:30 AM the 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. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via personal water bottles.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana CamposTELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: PIEDMONT PLAY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013414727
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2023
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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 five (5) Children's files and 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). LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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.

• CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE

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 Michelle Ritchie.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana CamposTELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
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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: PIEDMONT PLAY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013414727

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2023

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:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that center has not had its water tested for lead, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
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Facility will submit to licensing by the POC date a plan of action with time frame for completing the water lead test. Facility will update licensing with any changes to this plan or if center is exempt, Director will submit proof of exemption in writing.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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 JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana CamposTELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
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