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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423078
Report Date: 01/24/2020
Date Signed: 01/24/2020 01:04:14 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT EMERYVILLE		FACILITY NUMBER:	013423078
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAILEY, AARON & NEELY, JUL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1450 63RD ST.		TELEPHONE:	(949) 354-2259
CITY:	EMERYVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94608
CAPACITY:	63	CENSUS: 40	DATE:	01/24/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Aaron Bailey		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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 1/24/20 at 9:40am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loretta Dyson arrived at the center for an announced prelicensing inspection. LPA met with Aaron Bailey, the applicant, and Julia Neely, the center director. There were 40 children and 11 additional staff members also present. An application was received by Licensing for a change of ownership of the facility. The infant program with a toddler option is one component of this combination center that also has a preschool program, and operates Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm. The infant program will operate out of the NIDO Room (209) upstairs, and the toddler option will operate out of classrooms 101, 103, 112, 114, and 116. LPA conducted a tour of the indoor and outdoors spaces to be used by the infant program with toddler option, to conduct a health and safety inspection, and the measurements are as follows: INDOORS: 3668.002 square feet = 105 children OUTDOORS: 3949.25 square feet= 53 children A fire clearance from the Alameda County Fire Prevention was received on 12/19/19 for total capacity of 63 children, including 12 infants and 51 toddlers. LPA observed that the floors, surfaces, and equipment are safe and free from hazards or toxic substances. The heating, ventilation and lighting in each classroom is sufficient for the safety and comfort of children and staff. There is an ample supply of age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and activities available for the number of children in care. These items all appeared to be in good condition and safe. LPA observed a total of 19 sinks, toilets and potty chairs that were in sanitary and operational condition. LPA observed that the changing tables are within arms reach of an operating sink. The nap area is separate from the activity space and has enough room for 5 cribs. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items, toxins or medication accessible to children. There are pitchers of water and cups to provide drinking water for children both indoors and outdoors. The garbages are covered with lids that are secure and in good condition.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diane Perez	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/24/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2020

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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT EMERYVILLE	FACILITY NUMBER: 013423078
	VISIT DATE: 01/24/2020

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The center has a working carbon monoxide detector, centralized smoke/fire detection system, pull down fire alarm, working telephone and first aid supplies. The center is complying with the electronic sign in/out procedure. The playgrounds are fenced and free from hazards or dangerous conditions. The play structure is secure and has sufficient cushioning underneath to absorb a fall.

The center will be licensed today, 1/24/20, for a total of 63 children, including 12 infants with a maximum of 5 crib age children, and 51 toddlers. This report will remain on file for 3 years. An exit interview was conducted with the applicants.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diane Perez	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/24/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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