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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700508
Report Date: 12/20/2021
Date Signed: 12/20/2021 12:35:50 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:SAFARI KID - PLEASANTONFACILITY NUMBER:
015700508
ADMINISTRATOR:NACHIAPPAN, LAKSHMIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4464 WILLOW ROAD, SUITE 101TELEPHONE:
(925) 264-9679
CITY:PLEASANTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94588
CAPACITY:105CENSUS: 19DATE:
12/20/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Lakshmi NachiappanTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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On December 20, 2021 at 8:15 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux and Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Facility Representative,Lakshmi Nachiappan. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Facility Representative. There were nineteen (19) children present during this inspection and four additional staff members. This center operates Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 6:00 PM. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection.

CLASSROOMS: The classrooms were inspected. 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 in the Art Room away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and three fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.

BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: 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. Supplies are available to the children.

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: There are weekly menus posted at the facility. Lunches/Snack is being provided by the center to children in care. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents.

See 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
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: SAFARI KID - PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700508
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2021
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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play and swing structure and that has cushioning to absorb falls. There are trees that provides shade to children while at play. Indoor and outdoors drinking water is available to the children at all times, parents provide water bottles with label names.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Ten (10) children's files and five (5) staff files were reviewed around 10:00 AM. 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. The Facility Representative CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 12/2023. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 11/29/2021. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: 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 kit that is available in the classroom.

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 CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
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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: SAFARI KID - PLEASANTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700508
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2021
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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

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, Lakshmi Nachiappan.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2021
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