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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420942
Report Date: 09/25/2019
Date Signed: 09/25/2019 02:51:23 PM

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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013420942
ADMINISTRATOR:BANDYOPADHYAY, CHAITALIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6020A ROBERTSON AVETELEPHONE:
(510) 397-9736
CITY:NEWARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94560
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 48DATE:
09/25/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Rebecca Hardesty- Exective Director, Gina Shelly- TeacherTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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An unannounced Random/Annual site inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Briana Plumboy and Brittany Newton. LPAs met with Rebecca Hardesty, Executive Director and Gina Shelly, Teacher. There are 48 preschool age children present today with 6 fingerprint cleared staff. This program currently operates from: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
The center consists of 3 rooms, which are safe, clean and in good repair. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. There is adequate furniture, toys and activities, which are age appropriate and in good condition during today's inspection. The heating and lighting is adequate during today's inspection. There is drinking water readily available to children. There are combined bathrooms for boys and girls. All toilets flush properly, and there is running water, soap, and paper towels available for children to wash and dry their hands during today's inspection. There is a separate bathroom for staff. There are no bodies of water, or free standing water, accessible to children during today's inspection. Per executive director, there are no firearms on the premises of the child care center. The food preparation area is clean, free from hazards and adequately equipped. The center provides lunch ("Lunch Bunch") to children for a fee, or families may bring lunch. There is a menu posted, and there are no cleaning supplies stored with food. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. There are ample mats and sheets available for children's use, and they are stored properly. The children's bedding is stored properly. The playground has safe and age appropriate equipment during today's inspection. There are two play structures anchored to the ground. There is a picnic/lunch area and a garden area. There is a pet pig named "Hammy." All required documents are posted for public review. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. The center uses an electronic sign in/out and has a waiver in place. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, and the log indicates the last one done was 06/2019. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid Kit, working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarm, and a 3A40BC fire extinguisher.
The center roster copy was obtained. A review of 1 staff files was completed. All staff have been fingerprint cleared and associated to this center. All staff have provided proof of immunization against See 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana PlumboyTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMART START CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420942
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2019
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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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

The Director is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Director was reminded of Departments inspection authority, with or without any notice.

California Law requires Family Child Care Center 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. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

Licensee is reminded that ALL Staff must be fingerprint cleared and associated prior to being in the presence of children in care, or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident.



Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates.

There are no deficiencies cited. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana PlumboyTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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