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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422443
Report Date: 12/15/2021
Date Signed: 12/15/2021 12:43:03 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:KEEN LEARNERS LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
013422443
ADMINISTRATOR:GUPTA, MADHUFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4047 ALDER AVE.TELEPHONE:
(510) 825-5739
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY:44CENSUS: 30DATE:
12/15/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Madhu GuptaTIME COMPLETED:
12:48 PM
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On December 15, 2021 at approximately 8:40am, LPA Haderer arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. The new CARE tool was used for the inspection. Present for the inspection was the site director Madhu Gupta, 4 teachers, an administrative assistant and 16 children in care.

The center is operated out of a converted home, it has 4 classrooms, 2 offices, an entry area, a kitchen, one large restroom for the children with 4 toilets and sinks, another small children’s restroom and a separate staff bathroom and a large outside enclosed play area for the children surrounded by a 6 foot wooden fence. All playground structures are in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. Access to drinking water is available and teachers are always present.



The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. The school follows proper Covid-19 protocols, parents and visitors are not allowed in, children are wearing face coverings. Hazardous items/toxins are kept in staff storerooms out of the access of children. There was some minimal pooling of water in the bottom of a play structure after yesterday’s rain, no children are in the playground area due to the cold and rainy weather. The licensee will drill holes in the plastic to ensure all water get naturally drained at all times. There were no bodies of water accessible to children in care. The facility provides snacks and lunch for the children, menus were appropriately posted.

The facility has fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, in the classrooms and kitchen area. The last annual inspection was done 2/11/2021. Fremont Fire Department conducts fire inspections, the last inspection was completed on 10/23/2021, system passed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were available, working and tested. Heating and ventilation in the classrooms are acceptable. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, the last drill was conducted 9/29/2021.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell HadererTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2021
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: KEEN LEARNERS LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422443
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2021
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At 8:45am LPA initiated the inspection of the classrooms, kitchen, admin offices and the outside grounds. The sign in/out sheets were reviewed and are accurate. Classrooms have trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste. There are no children that require incidental medical service.

Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster. All files selected were complete and up to date. Staff files were reviewed. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility.



All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the walls: License; Emergency Disaster Plan; Earthquake Preparedness checklist; Notification of Parents Rights; Personal rights; Child seatbelt laws; menus; daily activity schedules.

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

Site 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.

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/inspection-process.

There were no deficiencies issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Madhu Gupta.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell HadererTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2021
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