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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422022
Report Date: 08/30/2024
Date Signed: 08/30/2024 12:08:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2024 12:08 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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	YOUNG EXPLORERS		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422022
ADMINISTRATOR:	NAVANEETHAKANNAN,SANGEETHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	39482 FREMONT BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(510) 713-1877
CITY:	FREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94538
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	08/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Madhuri Patel		TIME COMPLETED:	12:05 PM

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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 August 30th, 2024 at approximately 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Annual Random / Inspection, and met with Center Director Madhuri Patel. Present today were nine (9) preschool age children and two (2) fingerprint cleared staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility was in ratio today. Hours of operation are 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday trough Friday. CLASSROOMS: Center has one (1) classroom which is divided into two (2) sections for preschool and toddlers. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Center has adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. There are adequate play and learning materials available in the classroom. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that are no toxins, medicines, cleaning products or hazardous materials visibly present during today's inspection and were made inaccessible to children in care. The isolation area for sick children is cubicle in the lobby area which is away from other children in care. The center has smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, emergency/first aid kit and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pets, firearms or weapons located in the facility. LPA observed and Center Director no pools, hot tubs, or any bodies of water present at the facility. BATHROOMS: The staff's bathroom is located opposite the kitchen prep area, which is separate from the children's bathroom. LPA observed that all bathroom sinks, faucets and toilets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets without difficulty. Supplies (paper towels/soap) are available to the children in care. See LIC809-C for continuance

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2024

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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: YOUNG EXPLORERS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422022
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2024

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FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to children in care. Monthly menus are posted for public view at the parent board upon entry to the facility. Kitchen prep area was neat and orderly with no signs of insects, rodents or vermin. LPA inspected all storage containers for solid waste and observed they have tight fitting covers that are in good condition and repair. Facility has a refrigerator which is clean and free of evidence of rodents, vermin or insects. Water is provided by Alhambra water delivery service. LPA obtained copy of delivery receipt.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Play area is located in the rear of the facility and has 2 small slides that have grass cushioning to absorb falls and that are anchored for stability. There are bikes and riding bikes that are age appropriate. LPA observed that they are in good repair, free of damage or hazards.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Nine (9) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed, which includes the director's file. All staff files have required Health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via BrightWheel app. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 8/14/2024. At least one person trained in CPR/First aid is present at the facility when children are present. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

See LIC809C for continuance.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2024

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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: YOUNG EXPLORERS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422022
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2024

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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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA referred the Center director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information..

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 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.

A Technical violation was issued during inspection. See LIC9102 for more information.

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 Madhuri Patel.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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