013420949-9-20-2022-02-CC-ASIH-CJFREF-20220920125729

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420949
Report Date: 09/20/2022
Date Signed: 09/20/2022 12:57:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/20/2022 12:57 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:	RISING STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	013420949
ADMINISTRATOR:	RAJ, BETSY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1421 HIGH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 865-4536
CITY:	ALAMEDA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94501
CAPACITY:	122	CENSUS: 85	DATE:	09/20/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Robyn Trueman		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 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 09/20/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Arminder Singh conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection at facility. LPA met with Director, Robyn Trueman and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:00AM-5:30PM. During today's visit there were 85 children present with 16 qualified teachers. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials in the facility, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. Facility has children's files electronically available on computer. LPA reviewed fifteen (15) children's files during today's inspection and two (2) staff files. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700). Staff have current mandated reporter training and current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Facility understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). Facility conducts fire/earthquake drills at least once every six months, and last drill was conducted on 08/25/2022. Facility understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Facility understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arminder Singh	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-2063
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/20/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2022

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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: RISING STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013420949
	VISIT DATE: 09/20/2022

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The Facility is aware of the required sign in and sign out procedures. Children are picked up by their respective parent(s)/guardian(s) and no child is allowed to go home on his/her own. Due to COVID-19 protocols parents drop off/pick up children at the back gate and side gate to the facility, where the children are signed in/signed out. Facility uses a database called, CuraCubby to sign children in and out electronically.

LPA observed that the classrooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. Staff bathroom can be used as an isolation bathroom if needed. Facility does not have any weapons or firearms on the premises.

The children bring their own lunch and snacks from home. Facility does have an emergency supply of snacks if needed.

LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children.

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. The outdoor play area has a padded surface. Shade is provided by way of large awnings/canopies/overhang. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arminder Singh	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-2063
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/20/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2022

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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: RISING STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013420949
	VISIT DATE: 09/20/2022

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

In today's visit there were no deficiencies.

Exit Interview was conducted, where this report was discussed with Director.

Report was signed confirming receipt of documents.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arminder Singh	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-2063
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/20/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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