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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408880
Report Date: 11/05/2020
Date Signed: 01/04/2021 03:32:30 AM

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:	BUILDING BLOCKS CHILDRENS CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	073408880
ADMINISTRATOR:	CADY, MELISSA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1015 OAK GROVE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 826-2448
CITY:	CONCORD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94518
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS:	DATE:	11/05/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Melissa Cady		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 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 11/5/20 at 1pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loretta Dyson conducted a prelicensing tele-inspection thru the FaceTime application. A tele-inspection was done due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA met with Melissa Cady, owner/director. The facility submitted an application for a change of ownership of this preschool center. The facility will operate Monday-Friday 7am-6pm in 6 areas. LPA verified that the only change to the layout of the center is that the area previously used as a library is now a staff room, and off limits to children. The measurements from an inspection completed on 7/26/16 will be used with the square footage of the former library removed: INDOOR: 1,356.18 square feet= 39 children OUTDOOR: 6,645 square feet= 89 children A fire clearance, with an approved capacity of 42 preschool age children, was received from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Department on 5/28/20. A health and safety inspection was conducted by LPA directing the owner to focus the camera on items in each space, the children's bathrooms, the playground and the kitchen. LPA observed that the spaces had sufficient lighting and the floors and surfaces appeared to be in good condition and clean. LPA reviewed the facility's procedures during drop off and pick up of children, sign in and out procedure and daily health check process. LPA observed all required postings and COVID-19 postings. LPA observed an ample supply of age appropriate toys, equipment and furniture, which appeared to be in good condition. There is an ample supply of storage for children's belongings. LPA observed mats for children to sleep on and LPA observed that they are stored appropriately. The facility has 4 toilets and 5 sinks available for children, which LPA observed to be in sanitary condition, and the owner showed LPA that each one was operational. LPA observed one changing table, in the staff bathroom, next to an operational sink. LPA observed that the kitchen was clean and the owner advised that the center serves individual snacks, but families bring lunch from home.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6408
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/05/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2020

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: BUILDING BLOCKS CHILDRENS CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073408880
	VISIT DATE: 11/05/2020

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Children have individual water bottles to have access to water both indoors and outdoors. LPA did not observe any hazardous items, toxins or bodies of water accessible to children.

LPA observed that the playground is fully fenced. LPA did not observe any defects or dangerous conditions. There is an ample supply of toys and activities available outdoors. LPA observed that the play structure has sufficient cushioning underneath to absorb a fall. The owner reviewed the steps taken to ensure that children have individual access to equipment and activities, and to follow the recommended social distancing guidelines. The facility has tarp to cover the sand pit area when not in use and the owner described steps taken to sanitize the area. The owner showed LPA that the play boat has holes drilled in the bottom to allow water to drain and not collect.

The facility is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm and first aid supplies.

All required documents have been received to verify that Melissa Cady qualifies as a preschool director.

The facility will licensed as a preschool center, with a capacity of 39 children. The license will be a provisional license until the owner provides proof of completion of the required lead poisoning prevention training that became a requirement as of July 1, 2020. An electronic signature will not be obtained from the owner, but the report will be mailed to the owner for signature.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 873-6408
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/06/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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