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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274407965
Report Date: 09/05/2024
Date Signed: 09/05/2024 02:04:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/05/2024 02:04 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 CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:MCOE SALINAS CHILD DEVELOPMENT HEAD START/STATE PSFACILITY NUMBER:
274407965
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ANA VALENCIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:342 FRONT STREETTELEPHONE:
(831) 755-0300
CITY:SALINASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93901
CAPACITY: 136TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 62CENSUS: 53DATE:
09/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Lizbeth Gomez & Petra SanchezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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On 09/05/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janette Cruz and Harsimran Kaur met with Applicant Representatives, Lizbeth Gomez (Health and Safety Coordinator) and Petra Sanchez(Child Development Services Coordinator) in response to a request for a change of capacity of the current preschool with toddler component program from 120-88 preschool and from 16 -50 toddlers. Facility requested to be licensed for 50 toddlers ages (18 months - 36 months) in rooms 4,5 & 6 and 88 preschool children (2 years - entry to 1st grade) in rooms 1, 2 & 3. The child care center will operate Monday–Friday 7:30AM – 5:00PM. The fire clearance was approved on July 07, 2024.

LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection.


Preschool Classroom measurements are:


The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {3114.45} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 88 preschool children.

Toddler Classroom measurements are:
The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {2657.37} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 50 toddler children.

Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {6701.44} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 88 preschool children.

Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1933.95} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 50 toddlers.
Deborah Lowe
Janette Cruz
DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/05/2024
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 CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MCOE SALINAS CHILD DEVELOPMENT HEAD START/STATE PS
FACILITY NUMBER: 274407965
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPAs observed classrooms are clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passage ways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. There are 85 chairs, 18 tables, 60 cots, 60 cubbies, 6 toilets and 9 sinks available for preschool children. There are 49 chairs, 12 tables, 48 cots, 64 cubbies, 6 toilets and 9 sinks available for toddler children. There is a separate staff toilet not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. There is a fully equipped first aid kit located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site.


LPAs observed a changing table within arm’s reach of a sink. Applicant was reminded that a child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative.


LPAs observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on. LPAs observed no fireplace or open face heaters. The facility serves lunch and snacks to the children. There is an off-limits kitchen for food preparation. Lunch is prepared off site. LPAs advised Applicants as per Title 22, if food is prepared off the center premises, the following shall apply: (A)The preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial food services.(B) The center shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food and to clean up.(C) The center shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house food preparation, or shall have an alternate source for food preparation and service in the event of an emergency. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. LPAs observed the facility has refrigerator and microwave in the premises.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MCOE SALINAS CHILD DEVELOPMENT HEAD START/STATE PS
FACILITY NUMBER: 274407965
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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LPAs observed the facility has a fully fenced outdoor playground with separate areas for toddlers and preschool children. The playgrounds have climbing structures with sufficient resilient materials (poured rubber,artificial grass). There is adequate age appropriate supplies and toys outdoors. Shade is provided by trees, canopy and building overhang. Drinking water is provided via water dispensers. LPAs observed no bodies of water. Based on today's inspection, LPAs determined that the facility's physical plant is in compliance with applicable Health & Safety Codes and Title 22 Regulations.

LPAs conducted an exit interview and advised Applicant Representatives that request for increase in capacity shall be approved with the following conditions:
1 Approval of waiver for shared toddler playground use.
2. Final review and approval of application packet by Licensing Program Manager.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to Lizbeth Gomez and Petra Sanchez. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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