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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274407965
Report Date: 05/21/2025
Date Signed: 05/30/2025 11:04:08 AM

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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: 138TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 138CENSUS: 69DATE:
05/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Susan RatiffTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Syhshyan (Shine) Yu and Anna Morales conducted an unannounced Annual inspection today and met with acting director (AD), Susan Ratliff and site manager Tracy Alvarado. LPA explained the purpose of the visit.

The Facility is licensed to serve age 2 years to enter to 1st grade in the preschool room 1, 2 and 3 and age for 18-36 months in the Toddler room 4, 5, and 6. Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.

The AD stated that the facility does not provide transportation to children and does not have weapons on the premises There is no smoking allowed on the premises.

The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to children. The meals are delivered from cental office.

LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with the acting director, Susan Ratliff and Area Coordinator(AC), Petra Sanchez.

Required posted materials were observed in each classroom, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), monthly menu and Daily Activity Schedule.

The facility passed the fire inspection on 06/13/2024. LPA observed fully charged Fire Extinguishers, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, First Aid Kit, central heating, and air condition wall unit in the classroom. The temperature reading is 71 degree F.


Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Play equipment were maintained in a good condition, free of hazards. There is a fully equipped first aid kit located in each classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. Restrooms for children to use were observed to be in operating condition. LPAs checked the toilet flush and hand wash faucets.

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Gladys Kuizon
Syhshyan Yu
DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/21/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: 05/21/2025
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The teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Total 43 preschool children with 8 teachers and 2 volunteers in the preschool rooms. 26 toddlers with 8 teachers and 2 volunteers in the toddler rooms. LPA observed the parents sign in and sign out tablets. Disaster drills was conducted on 05/15/2025, AC stated they conduct the drill once every month.

LPAs observed a fully fenced outdoor playground right out side of preschool rooms, and Toddler's playground is out side of toddler's rooms. The playgrounds have climbing structures with sufficient resilient materials (surrounded with rubber and artificial materials). There are adequate age appropriate supplies and toys outdoors. Shade is provided by trees, canopy and building overhang. The toddler component has a playground waiver for outdoor activity space which is posted.
Drinking water is provided via water dispensers. LPAs observed no bodies of water.

A sampling of children and staff files was selected for review. Children records reviewed includes Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, Medical Assessment, and immunization. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Background Check Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization Record for Measles and Pertussis, Education Qualification, and required Training. Room 4 and 5 both has one child under 2, the 15 minutes check log and need/service plan were reviewed. Room 6 has no child under 2 years old.

LPA advised Petra that the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training certification and Pediatric CPR/1st Aid needs to be renewed every two years.

The director 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Syhshyan Yu
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
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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 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: 05/21/2025
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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 on 11/18/2022 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1.CCP.
LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.

AD stated they provide medication at the facility. 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. 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-carecenters/.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

AC 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Syhshyan Yu
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
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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 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: 05/21/2025
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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.

No deficiencies cited during today’s inspection and a copy of appeal rights was provided.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the area coordinator, Petra Sanchez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Syhshyan Yu
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
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