414001513-12-12-2023-05-CC-CQUO-CYFR73-20231212114540

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414001513
Report Date: 12/12/2023
Date Signed: 12/12/2023 11:45:45 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2023 11:45 AM - 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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	BRIGHT STAR PRESCHOOL/CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	414001513
ADMINISTRATOR:	LEE, MARY M.		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	498 CUNNINGHAM WAY		TELEPHONE:	(650) 871-6649
CITY:	SAN BRUNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94066
CAPACITY:	35	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	12/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:15 AM
MET WITH:	Mary Lee		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 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 December 12, 2023 at approximately 8:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with T1 and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA was granted entry into facility by T1. At start of LPA's visit, children were being dropped off and arriving to facility. At start of LPA's visit, 9 preschool children and 4 staff were present (2 teachers and 2 volunteers). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm. Program operates in 3 classrooms: Peach Room (main classroom), Green Room (activity and nap room) and Blue Room (2-3 year olds). At approximately 8:30am, director, Mary Lee, arrived to facility. Present during LPA's visit included 19 preschool children and 5 staff (director, 2 teachers and 2 volunteers). Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio. LPA explained purpose of the inspection and conducted a health and safety inspection, indoors and outdoors, with director. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and properly ventilated. Flooring in classrooms were observed to be clean, free of any debris that may be hazardous. Children's toys, materials and furniture were observed to be age appropriate and in good working condition. Green room includes an elevated "house area". LPA climbed stairs to house area, which was secure. Children's toys were also observed to be appropriately stored and maintained. LPA did not observe any accessible electrical outlets. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the main classroom, labeled with children's individual names. LPA observed poisons, cleaning solutions and chemicals to be stored in an off limit area or behind locked cabinets. Off limit area is for staff only and made inaccessible to children with a child safety gate. Facility is equipped with multiple fully stocked first aid kits, multiple fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector. LPA tested carbon monoxide detector in Peach room, which was observed to be working. Program provides a food service that includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Children's allergies are properly posted. There is a kitchen area in the Peach room that was made inaccessible to children with a child safety gate. Kitchen area was observed to be clean. LPA did not observe any poisons, cleaning solutions or hazardous materials in kitchen area. Knives and sharp objects are stored in kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to children. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: BRIGHT STAR PRESCHOOL/CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414001513
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023

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There is one shared restroom for all children that includes both toilets and a diaper changing table. Toilets and sinks were observed to be in proper working condition. Diaper changing table is within arm's reach to an adult sink. Garbage bin for disposing of dirty diapers in bathroom was observed to have a tight fitted lid. All sinks children have access to do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Children utilize cots for napping. Cots, sheets and blankets are appropriately stored in classroom. Per T1, sheets and blankets are sent home weekly or as needed for laundering. Cots are stacked in classroom, separate from children's toys.

Outdoor area is fully enclosed and fenced. Gate in outdoor area includes a sound alarm system when gate door opens. There are sufficient outdoor toys and equipment that were in good condition. There are play structures in outdoor area that have resilient padding underneath. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site.

Water is made available to children both indoors and outdoors with children's individual water containers that can be refilled on site. 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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility has completed required lead water testing. Water fixtures tested were within time frame of testing and were below the 5.5. ppb threshold. LPA provided director with additional documentation (LIC9275, LIC9276) that must be submitted to department.

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/

Children are signed in and out of facility by authorized representatives' written signatures. LPA observed children are properly signed in. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in Peach room. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and are properly logged. Last emergency drill was conducted 12/01/2023.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: BRIGHT STAR PRESCHOOL/CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414001513
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2023

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LPA reviewed facility records that included 6 random children's records and 5 staffs' files. Children's files are complete with a record of emergency identification information and required immunizations. LPA observed staff files are also complete with appropriate education transcripts, current Mandated Reporter certifications and required immunizations. All staff present have a current CPR/First Aid certification that will expire 04/2025. LPA reminded director that all staff are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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.

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

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.

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.

No deficiencies were issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Mary Lee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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