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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422443
Report Date: 03/06/2024
Date Signed: 03/06/2024 02:15:59 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2024 02:15 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: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: 36DATE:
03/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:25 AM
MET WITH:Madhu GuptaTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On March 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection and met with the facility representatives, Madhu Gupta and her husband Rajesh Gupta. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representatives. There were 36 preschool age children present during this inspection and four additional staff members. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday

The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. LPA checked the facility RECORDS and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the children signed in on the electronic system. LPA reviewed three (3) children's files and three (3) staff files around 12:00 PM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights and all children files contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information.

The two classrooms were inspected around 12:30 PM and teacher child ratio was observed. The facility representative confirmed that the isolation area for sick children is the director's office, away from other children in care. LPA inspected the furniture, floors, and carpets and they were in good repair. The children’s equipment, play and leaning materials are adequate and available. Each child has their own individual space for storage and drinking water is available inside and outside. The center has working smoke detectors, working carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and two fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 02/21/24. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2024
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KEEN LEARNERS LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422443
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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This facility provides snacks and lunch for the children. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. The center has a kitchen area that's off limits to children in care, this area has a refrigerator that's kept clean a free of rodents and trash. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.

The outdoor play area is fully fenced with multiple play structures with swings and slides that's anchored to the ground that has cushioning underneath to absorb children's falls. There are multiple trees that provides shade to children while at play and the staff brings the children cups and water to the playground to keep the children hydrated. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. There's a shed with equipment that's off limits and locked on the side of the yard.



LPA checked the staff bathroom around 1:00 PM and was told by the representative it was separate from the children’s bathroom. In the children’s bathrooms all of the sinks and faucets are in safe sanitary operating condition in which the children can reach the sinks toilets and the paper towels and soap are available to the children.

California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The facility representative was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.



See 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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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: KEEN LEARNERS LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422443
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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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.

The facility representative 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.

The 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Madhu Gupta.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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