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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410518969
Report Date: 08/15/2025
Date Signed: 08/15/2025 12:38:17 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:FOOTSTEPS@CIPRIANIFACILITY NUMBER:
410518969
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GENO, CHRISTOPHERFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2525 BUENA VISTA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(650) 610-0715
CITY:BELMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94002
CAPACITY: 180TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 180CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Geno ChristopherTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On 8/15/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J. Badger met with the Director, Christopher Geno, for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to the director and the LPA was granted entry into the facility. This center is a single licensed facility serving children from Pre K to 13 years old.

Present at the facility were 8 staff members, including the director and licensee. There were no children present during the time of inspection. The facility serves children before and after school.

The days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for before school; 12-6 pm for after school; and 7:30 am – 6 pm for full day schedules.

All staff members present during the inspection had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check site and were found to have eligible clearance status.

LPA toured and inspected the physical plant with the Licensee to identify potential health and safety hazards. The facility is well maintained and has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation. The center is currently utilizing an electronic sign-in and sign-out application called Pro Care.

Upon reviewing the records, it has been confirmed that each parent can scan a QR code when dropping off or picking up their children. The parents' legal names and corresponding time stamps are recorded during the sign-in and sign-out processes.

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Daniel J Oquendo
Jovanna Badger
DATE: 08/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2025
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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: FOOTSTEPS@CIPRIANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 410518969
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2025
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The preschool classrooms are well stocked with age-appropriate toys and educational materials. The furniture is sturdy and well maintained. The facility has carbon monoxide, centralized smoke detectors, multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, and functioning telephones. All hazardous materials, including cleaning solutions and poisons, are kept out of the reach of children.

LPAs observed that each child has an individual cubby and designated area with hooks to store their belongings. According to the director, the center does offer morning and afternoon snacks. Children bring water bottles from home and are able to fill their bottles by the filtered water system located in the classroom or the filtered water from the water fountain located in the playground area. All storage containers for solid waste/trash within the center have proper tight-fitting lids. All the required postings were observed to be visible to the public, including the facility License, Notification of Parent Rights, Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, waiver, and a record of Daily activities.

Random children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has complete records of each child, including immunization, admission agreements, emergency contact, and personal rights. Multiple staff members have records of valid CPR certifications and mandated reporter training certificates. The educational qualifications of the director and staff showed they possessed the required ECE units.

LPA observed that the Center conducts fire and earthquake drills every month; the last drills were conducted on 8/6/2025.

All emergency equipment is secure. According to the director, the center currently has no children with medications. However, when children have medication, the center has a centralized medication storage location inaccessible to children.

All children's toilets and hand washing sinks are in good working order and have proper sanitation. There is a separate bathroom available for staff use on the premises. According to the director, no pools, spas, or bodies of water are on the premises. Furthermore, the director stated that the center has no guns or weapons on site.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jovanna Badger
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
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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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: FOOTSTEPS@CIPRIANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 410518969
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2025
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The outdoor play area is kept clean and free of debris, fully fenced, and in good repair. The play structures appear to be safe and sturdy, with additional padding on the ground below for additional safety.

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.

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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with 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/.

The 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.

LPA discussed Child Abuse Mandated Training AB1207 with the Director. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jovanna Badger
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
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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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: FOOTSTEPS@CIPRIANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 410518969
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2025
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Pesticide regulations were discussed with the Site Director. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, California law requires that anyone using any pesticide must be trained every year in integrated pest management and the safe use of pesticides around children. The director was advised that a free one-hour online course is available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training. For questions, email ccipmlist@cdpr.ca.gov.

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.

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

An exit interview was conducted and a report was reviewed with the Director, Christopher Geno

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jovanna Badger
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2025
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