410517739-10-1-2024-05-CC-MOLN-D9N2BM-20241001171522

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410517739
Report Date: 10/01/2024
Date Signed: 10/01/2024 05:15:48 PM

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

FACILITY NAME:	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	410517739
ADMINISTRATOR:	BUI,MINH		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1006 METRO CENTER BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(650) 573-6023
CITY:	FOSTER CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94404
CAPACITY:	52	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	10/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:46 PM
MET WITH:	Betty Castrejon		TIME COMPLETED:	05:35 PM

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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 October 1, 2024, at 12:40pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director Betty Castrejon and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility today were, Director, Assistant Director, eight staff caring for a total of 41 infant children. During inspection, LPA observed a teacher’s aide with no criminal background clearance, this poses an immediate risk to children in care. A type A violation was cited today for this deficiency. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. Facility operates an infant and preschool program from Monday to Friday 7:00pm to 6:00pm. LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Infant program consists of four classrooms, two classroom for ages 6wks – 12 mths old and two classrooms for ages 12 mths – 24 mths old. Classrooms are clean with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, infant furnishings, playmats, and learning materials all in good repair. Wall storage cubbies with hooks underneath are available for children to store personal items, diapers, and belongings. Each classroom is equipped with diaper changing table for diapering children. A sink is located next to changing tables. Tables are equipped with changing paper sheets, that are changed after each diapering and table is disinfected. There is a separate bathroom in facility for staff use. All trash containers in classrooms have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Facility has plenty of sleeping cots and cribs available for napping; facility provides fitted sheets for cribs and are washed weekly or as needed. Infant sleeping area is separate from infants’ activity area. There are two infant playgrounds located on each side of the building. Each playground has a climbing play structure, several age-appropriate toys, ride on toys, and an empty water/sand table all in good repair. There is a shed locate in infant playground for storing toys and equipment. Page 2...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 410517739
	VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024

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Playgrounds are surrounded with a 5 ft. wrought ironed white fence and equipped with real and artificial grass to cushion falls. There is a cement area for use of ride on toys. There is a gazebo located in each playground to provide shade to children in care. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Infants’ food and bottles are properly labeled with child’s name and stored in each classroom’s refrigerator. Kitchen preparation area in classroom was observed to be clean and food stored properly to prevent contamination. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for older infants. Labeled water bottles with children’s names are brought from home for use indoors and outdoors and refilled with filtered water pitchers. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed. Sick children are isolated in office and away from other children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets located in lobby entrance in a binder; LPA reminded Director to have parents sign with full signatures. Staff sign in infants into classroom using CSR sign in form. Facility is equipped with fully charged fire extinguishers, working carbon monoxide and smoke detector is integrated into fire alarm system.. Facility is equipped with a landline phone and staff use walkie talkies for communication with staff.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s records 5 staff record. All children files were complete. Children’s records included Safe sleep plan and updated Infant needs/service plan and safe sleep logs. Staff were missing mandated reporter training, type B deficiency issued. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Per Director, last emergency drill was conducted two weeks ago, LPA reminded Director to properly document emergency drills and to conduct drills every 6 months.

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-and-resources/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. LPA discussed the ban of sleep sacks in child care centers.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 410517739
	VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024

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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/.

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.

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.

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.

Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 410517739
	VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024

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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

LPA informed Director Betty Castrejon that this report dated October 1, 2024, document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

LPA informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated October 1, 2024, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

See pages 809D for details of Type A violation issued today. Appeal Rights were provided to Director.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Betty Castrejon.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 410517739
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a teacher aide does not have criminal background clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/02/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Director, staff will be have fingerprints redone. Per director, staff was previously cleared and associated. During visit Director checked Guardian and staff was separated from facility and Director was unable to associate.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 410517739
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff have not completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/22/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will have staff complete Mandated Reporter training by POC date. Director will email LPA certificate of completion.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024

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