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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422451
Report Date: 03/17/2023
Date Signed: 03/17/2023 11:17:00 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/17/2023 11:17 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:	NORTHSTAR SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422451
ADMINISTRATOR:	ABED, SALWA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	22502 WOODROE AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(510) 397-1501
CITY:	HAYWARD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94541
CAPACITY:	25	CENSUS: 18	DATE:	03/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Fadwa Silmi		TIME COMPLETED:	11:35 AM

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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 March 17, 2023 at 8:45 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Fadwa Silmi. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were 18 preschool age children present during this inspection and two (2) additional staff members. The preschool program operates in building C on the campus of Northstar School. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday -Thursday and Fridays 8:00 AM-12:30 PM 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 sign in sheet. LPA reviewed five (5) children's files around 10:00 AM. All children files have contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. 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. Around 10:30 AM, two classrooms were inspected and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office, away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and one (1) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher 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 1/11/23. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. See 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: NORTHSTAR SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422451
	VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023

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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

There's no IMS being provided at this time and no medication being stored at the facility. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kits that is available in the classrooms.

This facility does not provide snacks or lunch for the children. The children bring their lunch and snacks from home. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.

The outside playground has climbing structures and tunnels with cushioning to absorb children falls. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair and there are trees that provides shade to children while at play. The facility has and a water station in the classroom where the children can fill up their individual cups to keep hydrated.

The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and 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. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: NORTHSTAR SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422451
	VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023

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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.

Facility representative 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.

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, Fadwa Silmi.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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