213005254-3-14-2024-05-CC-JTSE-D3CSZM-20240314141924

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 213005254
Report Date: 03/14/2024
Date Signed: 03/14/2024 02:19:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2024 02:19 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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	MARIN DAY SCHOOL - THE COTTAGE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	213005254
ADMINISTRATOR:	DUMMITT,JOSEPH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	322 THROCKMORTON		TELEPHONE:	(415) 381-4206
CITY:	MILL VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94941
CAPACITY:	21	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	03/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Joseph Dummitt		TIME COMPLETED:	02:35 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 3/14/2024, at approximately 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA was granted entry to the facility by Director, Joseph Dummitt (D1). LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was the Director, two staff members, and thirteen preschool age children. The facility is in compliance with capacity and staffing ratio requirements on this day. LPA inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. There is one classroom in the facility, called the Kangaroos. LPA observed the facility to be in clean and orderly condition. There are age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. There are art materials present in the Main Classroom and Art Room. Children are offered art activities, reading time, and science activities. The Library Homearea has a loft present that is secured by railings that children cannot fit through or over. Per D1, staff members are stationed so that there is constant supervision in the Main Classroom, Art Room, and Library Homearea at all times. LPA observed there to be mats available for each child to nap on. Children bring bedding from home and take it back once a week to be washed. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks, and lunch is brought from home. LPA observed two operational sinks and toilets in the Bathroom. The Kitchen, Teacher Room, and Storage are kept inaccessible to children with the use of a childproof gate. Per D1, there are no firearms or weapons in the facility. There is no smoking in the facility. Continued on Page Two

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ali Zebila	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8817
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse	TELEPHONE: (650) 464-4927
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: MARIN DAY SCHOOL - THE COTTAGE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 213005254
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024

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LPA observed the outdoor play area to be clean and free of debris and other loose articles. The outdoor play area is shared with facility #213005253. Per D1, there is no co-mingling of children between the two facilities. D1 showed LPA a schedule for rotating use of the outdoor play area to confirm. There are no pools or other bodies of water present in the facility.

LPA reviewed two staff files and five children’s files. Both staff members are fully qualified teachers, and at least one staff member has current First Aid/CPR training. Staff members use Mandated Reporter Training provided by Bright Horizons that has been approved by CCLD. LPA observed all children’s files to be complete and included Emergency Identification and Information (LIC700), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), and immunization records. The facility properly documents and logs all emergency drills. The last drill was conducted in 2/2024. All required postings were observed to be posted and available for review during the visit.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

D1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a
maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ali Zebila	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8817
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse	TELEPHONE: (650) 464-4927
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: MARIN DAY SCHOOL - THE COTTAGE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 213005254
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024

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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care
Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

D1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit on 3/14/2024.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Joseph Dummitt.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ali Zebila	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8817
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse	TELEPHONE: (650) 464-4927
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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