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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070209024
Report Date: 07/06/2022
Date Signed: 07/06/2022 11:31:44 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/06/2022 11:31 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	ACORN LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	070209024
ADMINISTRATOR:	GONZALES, ANNA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	816 DIABLO ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 837-1145
CITY:	DANVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94526
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS: 40	DATE:	07/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Anna Gonzales		TIME COMPLETED:	11:50 AM

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On 07/06/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Guirit conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Anna Gonzales. LPA explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm in 4 classrooms. During today's inspection, there were 40 children in care and 7 staff.

The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with Director. Four classrooms, 3 restrooms, and kitchen were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on June 2, 2022. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted.

Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There is a sandbox and appeared to be in good condition. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by way of covered areas. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

See 809-C for continuance.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-8898
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022

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: ACORN LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 070209024
	VISIT DATE: 07/06/2022

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Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. Facility uses manual sign in/sign out procedure. LPA reminded facility to maintain sign in/sign out procedures and make sure parents/authorized representatives sign the child in and out. All files contained required documents. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained. A copy of staff and children rosters were provided to LPA by Director.

On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

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

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/ction-process.

There are no deficiencies cited today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Anna Gonzales. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-8898
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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