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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422438
Report Date: 09/28/2022
Date Signed: 09/28/2022 01:35:03 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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:CAPE ALMOND CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013422438
ADMINISTRATOR:ELKINS, LAKSHMI (ANGELA)FACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1401 ALMOND AVE.TELEPHONE:
(925) 443-3434
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94550
CAPACITY:17CENSUS: 3DATE:
09/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:10 AM
MET WITH:Christine Del RosarioTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On September 28, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and met acting site director with Christine Del Rosario and site supervisor Norma Mezza Castraneda, executive director Regina Garcia. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present the inspection were 4 staff and 12 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:30pm and every Wednesday from 8:00am - 2:30pm.
This component operates out of classroom 36 B. The changing table is within arms reach of the sink. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. There is a shaded area provided for the children. LPA observed working carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher. Smoke detectors and fire alarms inspections are conducted by Livermore District.

All required postings are posted. The facility serves breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snacks. The menu is also posted. The food, medication and medical equipment/supplies and is inaccessible to the children. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit KaurTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2632
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/28/2022
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: CAPE ALMOND CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422438
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2022
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Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises. A copy of the children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children and staff members files. The opener, and the closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates. Sign in/out logs are maintained.

LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) and infant/toddler sleep logs. Per acting director all sleep, feeding and diaper logs are logged on facility daily log form. The representatives were reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care.

Assistant 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Center Sections 101173 and 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.

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.


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.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit KaurTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2632
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022
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