073408240-1-7-2020-02-CC-RHOE-BKLTCA-20200107133625

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408240
Report Date: 01/07/2020
Date Signed: 01/07/2020 01:36:37 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:	STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	073408240
ADMINISTRATOR:	FRANCIE SMALL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2750 PLEASANT HILL RD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 933-6520
CITY:	PLEASANT HILL	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94523
CAPACITY:	57	CENSUS: 48	DATE:	01/07/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	F. Small		TIME COMPLETED:	01:55 PM

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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	3 LPA, Hollie met with Director, Owner, Ms. Small for the purpose of a Random Health and Safety Inspection. Present during this visit are eight staff and a total of 48 children in care. A tour of the facility was conducted. There are no bodies of water or fire arms on the premises, per the Director. During this visit, all children were under visual supervision of staff. The facility is within ratio with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other dangerous items are inaccessible to children during this visit. Poisons are locked. Medications are inaccessible to children. All toilets and sinks are operable and sanitary with sufficient soap and paper products. Floors are free of tripping hazards. Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and appear to be in good condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. The kitchen/food preparation area is free of litter, rubbish and the evidence of rodents or vermin. PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUED REPORT.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda Hollie	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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: STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073408240
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

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Food is protected from contamination and per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage vessels (garbage cans) including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. All foods/beverages that are capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Menus are posted. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. All required forms are posted.

The outdoor activity space was toured and appears to be in safe condition, absent of sharp, loose or pointed items that would cause hazards. Playground equipment appears to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility remains fenced. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The opening and closing staff have current CPR/First Aid. LPA reviewed a sampling of children’s records for admission accuracy. The sign in and sign out was reviewed for legal signatures. One new staff record reviewed.

PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUE REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda Hollie	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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: STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073408240
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

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The Licensee was informed that all person’s 18 years of age or older, who are employed at the facility, must obtain a fingerprint clearance or a fingerprint cleared association, PRIOR to being in the presence of children. Staff records were reviewed for education qualifications. Today LPA observed a male adult Therapist who works for Aces, present shadowing a child in care.

THE LICENSEE WAS INFORMED THAT IF THE FACILITY RECEIVES A DEFICIENCY, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE PROVIDED OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100 PER DAY WILL BE ASSESSED TO THE FACILITY UNTIL THE DEFICIENCY IS CORRECTED. ADDITIONALLY, A REPEAT VIOLATION OF A DEFICIENCY WILL BE ASSESSED IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 AND $100 PER DAY UNTIL CORRECTED. LPA DISCUSSED WITH LICENSEE THAT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2016, ANY PERSON(S) EMPLOYED OR VOLUNTEERING AT A CHILD CARE CENTER SHALL BE IMMUNIZED AGAINST INFLUENZA(optional), PERTUSSIS AND MEASLES OR MUST QUALIFY FOR AN EXEMPTION,

LPA encouraged the Licensee to review our website at the above address at CCLD.CA.GOV to stay up to date and informed on Laws and Title 22 Regulations as it relates to Child day care business, particularly the Provider Information Notices, known as PINS. PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUED REPORT.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda Hollie	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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: STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073408240
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

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LPA informed Licensee regarding the new Law requiring Child Care Centers and Family Day care Homes to obtain Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training, (Assembly Bill 1207). LICENSEE IS ALSO BEING INFORMED OF THE WEB ADDRESS (WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV) FOR DOWNLOADING CHILD CARE FORMS, AND THE DIRECTOR IS ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL CHILDCAREADVOCATESPROGRAM@DSS.CA.GOV TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD CARE QUARTERLY UPDATES DISTRIBUTION LIST. THE DIRECTOR IS ALSO REMINDED THAT MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF AND IS TO BE RENEWED EVERY 2 YEARS AT WWW.MANDATEDREPORTERCA.COM.

The Licensee was made aware of Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts as it relates to Infants. During the visit, the Licensee was given a copy of the document containing the Sleep Regulation Concepts. The licensee indicated that she may be interested in adding an additional license (infant/toddler) to her program. LPA instructed the Licensee to contact Application unit. The facility has a roster and will mail a copy to LPA within one week.

There are no children who require IMS at the facility at this time.

THE LICENSEE WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THEIR APPEAL RIGHTS (LIC 9058 12/15) AND THEIR SIGNATURE ON THIS FORM ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THESE RIGHTS. LPA POSTED THE REQUIRED POSTINGS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.

AS A RESULT OF THIS VISIT, THERE ARE NO DEFICIENCIES CITED.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ronda Hollie	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7004
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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