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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422428
Report Date: 09/01/2022
Date Signed: 09/01/2022 11:47:17 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/01/2022 11:47 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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE SCHOLAR PROGRAMS		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422428
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIDHU, SUKHVINDER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5472 CENTRAL AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(510) 648-2048
CITY:	NEWARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94560
CAPACITY:	20	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Sukhvinder "Sonu" Sidhu		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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On 09/01/2022 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe conducted an Unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with director Sukhvinder "Sonu" Sidhu, also present at the time of the inspection were 2 staff & 9 children. The facility is within ratio & capacity compliance today. LPA provided facility representative the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The facility currently operates 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday in one classroom.

Classrooms: Classroom was inspected for age-appropriate furnishings, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors & surfaces, the presence of a fully functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector/fire alarms, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is accessible throughout the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first-aid kit and available in the classroom.

The facility does not provide snack to children in care and also does not have an outdoor play space.

Bathrooms: Facility has separate staff and child designated bathrooms. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to children.

Health-Related Services: This facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS), however the facility does not have any medication stored at the facility for children in care at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations & Procedures for Child Care Centers sections 101173 & 101226. 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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2022

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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLAR PROGRAMS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422428
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2022

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Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 3 staff files. During record review, Personnel Report (LIC 500) and Facility Roster (LIC 9040) were not updated nor available for review. 3 children did not have a Physician's Report (LIC 701) in their file. All children had the incorrect Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form in their file, instead of LIC 627 form for Child Care Centers, facility was using LIC 627C form for Adult and Senior Residential Facilities. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed and one staff member only has a current General Training certificate. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 11/19/2022. One staff member does not have a Health Screening Report (LIC 503) form in their file. One teacher present at the facility today does not have transcript records of their education to verify their qualifications. The center is in compliance with sign in and out procedure. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area.

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.

Licensee 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.

Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care 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 to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2022

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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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLAR PROGRAMS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422428
	VISIT DATE: 09/01/2022

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No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Please see list below and attached advisory notes for technical violations issued today:

Technical Violation: One staff member does not have a mandated training complete for Child Care Providers (AB 1207). She does however have a current certificate for general training.
Technical Violation: One staff member does not have a Health Screening Report (LIC 503) form.
Technical Violation: One staff member does not have transcripts available for review.
Technical Violation: Personnel Report (LIC 500) neither updated nor available for review.
Technical Violation: Three children did not have a signed Physician's Report (LIC 701) form.
Technical Violation: All children's files had the incorrect Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form signed and in their file. The facility was using the LIC 627C form for Adult and Senior Residential Facilities instead of the required LIC 627 form for Child Care Centers.

All technical violations issued today are to be corrected and addressed immediately. Director has been issued a plan of correction and due date for the first four technical violations listed above. Failure to meet the deadline will result in the issuance of a Type B Violation deficiency.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Sukhvinder "Sonu" Sidhu.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2022

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