073405625-6-7-2023-02-CC-MMAR-CSKRRD-20230607131457

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073405625
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/07/2023 01:15:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 01:15 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	OLD FIREHOUSE SCHOOL WALNUT CREEK		FACILITY NUMBER:	073405625
ADMINISTRATOR:	JUDY HAUS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	55 ECKLEY LANE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 934-1507
CITY:	WALNUT CREET	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94596
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 38	DATE:	06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:30 AM
MET WITH:	Judy Haus		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 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 6/7/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Required Inspection at Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek. LPA met with Director, Judy Haus and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days/hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5:30pm in 3 Rooms - Yellow, Lavender, Fire Truck. Facility is located in the premises of Mt. Diablo Unitarian Church. The physical plant was inspected, and LPA toured the premises with the Director. INDOOR SPACE: 31 children were outside in the play yard with 4 fully qualified staff and 1 prospective hire. Director stated she was on "work interview" for 3 hours today and supervised by qualified staff. There were 7 children in Fire Truck room with 1 fully qualified staff. Facility was in compliance with teacher child ratios during inspection. Classrooms and restroom were inspected. Facility follows a Continuity of Care model with Emergent Learning style of teaching. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restroom for children was observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Facility provides AM/PM snack and children bring their own lunch. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on 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 May 17, 2023. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted. Facility has completed mandatory Water Lead Testing before January 2023. OUTDOOR SPACE was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. There are 2 separate play areas divided by a low fence. Play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: OLD FIREHOUSE SCHOOL WALNUT CREEK	FACILITY NUMBER: 073405625
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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FILE REVIEW: Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. Electronic system Cura Cubby is used. Sample of children and staff files was taken for review. 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication, equipment/supplies, children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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/process.

In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Technical Violation was given for Criminal Record Clearance. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Judy Haus. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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