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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073407432
Report Date: 02/06/2020
Date Signed: 02/06/2020 02:25:44 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:SMART START PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073407432
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCIA, ROSAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2882 O'HARA AVETELEPHONE:
(925) 949-8557
CITY:BRENTWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94513
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 24DATE:
02/06/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee/Director Rosa GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cherie Acosta and Jaylena Miller conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. There were 3 staff and 24 children present during the inspection. Furniture and equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. There is a shaded area provided for the children

The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children.

A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets.

The director understands that prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption.

A sample of children’s records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained emergency information and health assessments. Staff records reviewed have required health screening.

Fire/Disaster drill are conducted at least once every six months.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie AcostaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020
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: SMART START PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073407432
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2020
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. The following information regarding ADA was provided to licensee… US DOJ toll free ADA Information Line (800) 514-0301 and the link to FAQ about child care and ADA http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA discussed the need to update the centers plan of operation to reflect IMS plan when needed.

The director was encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.

The following deficiencies were observed during the inspection:

- at approximately 12:30pm LPA's observed the wooden play structure to wobble when force was applied to it. A board at the bottom of the play structure was broken with sharp parts.

-at approximately 1:00pm during file review, the closing staff did not have proof of current CPR/First Aid training.

Exit interview conducted with Rosa Garcia.

Licensee/ Director was provided a copy of the appeal rights.

Notice of Site visit was provided at the time of inspection, and must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie AcostaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020
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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: SMART START PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073407432
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Section Cited

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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: wooden play structure wobbles when force was applied to it. A board at the bottom of the play structure was broken with sharp parts, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Type B
03/06/2020
Section Cited

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Personnel Requirements. At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when
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children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: closing staff did not have proof of current CPR/First Aid during the inspection, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie AcostaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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