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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274400222
Report Date: 03/18/2025
Date Signed: 03/18/2025 04:35:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/18/2025 04:35 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 JOSE-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:CASTROVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
274400222
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AIDA RAMIREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11161 MERRITT STREETTELEPHONE:
(831) 632-2613
CITY:CASTROVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95012
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 64CENSUS: 42DATE:
03/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:54 AM
MET WITH:Kristina TorresTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 03/18/2025 at 8:54am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, met with Director of Early Learning, Kristina Torres for an unannounced annual/random inspection. The facility is licensed to serve 60 children ages 2 to entry into kindergarten in Rooms 23, 24 and 25. Room 26 is the office which is also used as isolation area for a sick child. Facility is located on the premises of Castroville Elementary School. LPA observed the required posted materials in each classroom including menus and dietary restrictions and allergy list. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Facility has one waiver on file for shared outdoor area with elementary kindergarten latchkey program at different times. Classrooms have their own bathrooms and do not share elementary school bathrooms.

LPA and Director toured the classrooms and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection and observed the following ratios:

Room 23: 20 children and 3 teachers

Room 24: 9 children and 2 teachers

Room 25: 13 children and 2 teachers

Facility was in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Classrooms, children's restrooms, staff restroom, office area including isolation area were inspected. Children were engaged in circle time or table activities under the visual supervision of teachers. Facility has central heating/cooling for comfort of children. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There is a working telephone at the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning products and medicines were stored inaccessible to the children in care. Indoor activity space was observed to be safe. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the rooms. Napping mats were appropriate and bedding was observed to be separated for each child. Restrooms and sinks for children were observed to be safe, sanitary, and in working condition.

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Gladys Kuizon
Farida Raja
DATE: 03/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/18/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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 JOSE-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CASTROVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 274400222
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2025
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 Staff has one separate bathroom in Room 26 that can be utilized by sick children if needed. LPA advised Director that disinfecting or cleaning items and air fresheners will need to be placed out of reach of children when using the staff bathroom.

Outdoor playground and play equipment were inspected and observed to be adequate, fenced in and free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has artificial grass and rubber matting as resilient materials to absorb falls. Shaded rest area is provided by building overhang and umbrellas. There were no bodies of water observed. LPA observed outdoor storage shed to be locked.

LPA observed fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. The facility has a built-in smoke detector/ fire system. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 02/21/2025 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities.

Drinking water is provided to children via water dispenser and individual water bottles. Labelled water bottles are carried outdoors during outside play.

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Water lead testing was completed for the facility and no Action Level Exceedances were reported. Director to provide LPA with a copy of the LIC9275, LIC9276 and LIC999 indicating all faucets and those that are used for drinking water and food preparation by 04/01/2025.

The facility offers a half day and full day program and serves morning/afternoon snacks and lunch to the children enrolled. Children are taken to Castroville Elementary School cafeteria for snacks and meals.

Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed in each classroom. Children's roster was reviewed, and a copy was provided to the LPA. LPA reviewed 9 children’s files during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contained the required forms.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025
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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 JOSE-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CASTROVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 274400222
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2025
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LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Clearances for individuals at this facility who require caregiver background checks are issued by State Department and/or County Office of Education and do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing Division. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. All staff files reviewed have current CPR and First Aid certification. Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). All staff have the required immunization's against pertussis, measles and statement declining the influenza immunization. LPA observed required Mandated Reporter Training on file for all staff. Director stated that a director packet was returned to her as they are located on a functioning school site that has a principal. LPA observed that the Principal or Director information has not been updated on the facility profile. LPA informed Director that she will confirm that the Department has the current forms and will request any forms needed to make the change.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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. Medications at the facility are stored in each classroom out of reach of children or in the office refrigerator if they require refrigeration. LPA reminded Director that all expired medication needs to be returned to the authorized representative and cannot be stored at the facility. 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/.

Facility does not provide transportation to children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.

Director 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.

As a result of today's inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Kristina Torres.

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025
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