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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418964
Report Date: 07/31/2025
Date Signed: 07/31/2025 02:41:22 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:ST. MARY'S CENTER PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013418964
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEWIS, QUINETTAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3208 SAN PABLO AVE.TELEPHONE:
(510) 595-4030
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94608
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/31/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Quinetta Lewis TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On 7/31/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes met with Director Quinetta Lewis for an Unannounced Random Inspection. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from Monday through Friday from 8:0am–5:30pm. There were no children present in care during the inspection. The center operates out of a commercial property and consists of one large classroom and an enclosed outdoor area. The center provides a variety of daily activities which include quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating and toileting.
Classroom: The room floors and surfaces were observed to clean and safe. Furniture and equipment were maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. The activities and toys appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The children have their own cubbies to store personal belongings. During today's inspection, LPA did not observe any bodies of water, free standing water, cleaning supplies, or toxic items accessible to children. There is working telephone number for the center. There is filtered water available to the children through a water machine.

Outdoor yard: The outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. The play area is fully fenced with shaded areas for the children. There is a sandbox in the play area, which was covered. There is a play structure and swing that is bolted to the ground. The climbing equipment is cushioned to absorb a fall. There are no pools, fishponds, fixed in place wading pools or similar bodies of water on the property. While outdoors the children have personal water bottles and the center also brings out a water dispenser so the children have access to water.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ST. MARY'S CENTER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418964
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2025
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Food Service: The kitchen area was maintained in a clean manner. There is a current menu posted for the month. The center prepares and provides lunch and snacks to the children while in care. The center has conducted their lead testing on 9/2024 and does not have lead exceedances in the sinks used for food prepping or drinking. Cleaning equipment was observed to be stored in separate areas from the food supplies and were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded the center that tight fitting lids need to be on the cans that contain food waste.
Bathrooms: There is a total two bathrooms that contain and total of four toilets and four sinks which is sanitary and in operational conditions. There is also a fifth sink located in the outdoor play area. LPA observed supplies for the children to wash and dry their hands. There is a changing table in one of the bathrooms and is near the sink. There is a separate bathroom for the staff to use located next to the Director's office.
Fire System: The center has maintained their fire clearance which has been approved by the Oakland Fire department. The fire system is hardwired Fire Department and the pull down alarm is on the left side of the doorway. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector located above the entrance to the center, and there are fully charged fire extinguishers in the classroom. Center has a first aid kit in the kitchen and conducts and documents their disaster drills every six months with the last one done on 6/10/25.
Postings: There is a parent board located next to the children's cubbies, which contains all required postings. There is a lunch and snack menu that will be posted next to the front door.
Records: The center is using an electric sign-in and out log that tracks who and when the children are signed in and out of the center. A random sampling of three children and four staff files were reviewed. LPA observed current immunization records, health screenings, teacher permits and current mandated reporter certificates. The center has provided proof of at least one staff member with a current CPR certificate. While at the center LPA obtained the current children's roster, and the Director will send a Personnel report, and the lead testing report.
Director 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. Report continued on 809C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ST. MARY'S CENTER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418964
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2025
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Center Director 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four

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/.

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.

No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Report and Notice of Site visit provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
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