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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004754
Report Date: 12/12/2022
Date Signed: 12/12/2022 03:12:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2022 03:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SAN MATEO		FACILITY NUMBER:	414004754
ADMINISTRATOR:	RACHEL HENDRIX		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	608 N. EL CAMINO REAL		TELEPHONE:	(415) 361-1879
CITY:	SAN MATEO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94401
CAPACITY: 36	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	12/12/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Helena Geng		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced annual inspection and a case management inspection to increase capacity from 36 children (6 toddlers and 30 preschool aged) to a capacity of 40 children (10 toddlers and 30 preschool aged). LPA met with Licensee Helena Geng and explained purpose of inspection. Present at the center were the Licensee, two teachers, two teacher's aides, and 17 children (4 toddlers and 13 preschool aged). Center is operating within capacity requirements and in compliance with child to staff ratio. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. LPA inspected indoor and outdoor areas of school with Licensee. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or weapons on the premises. Center consists of the toddler classroom (classroom #1) and the preschool classroom (classroom #2). Classrooms are in good condition with proper temperature and ventilation and are free of any hazards. Furniture in classrooms are in good repair. Classrooms have age appropriate toys and equipment. Napping mats are in good condition and are properly stored when not in use. There is one bathroom with one sink and two toilets and a second bathroom with one sink and one toilet. There is also two more sinks outside of bathroom for children's use. There is a separate bathroom for staff usage. The outdoor play area is fenced for supervision with age appropriate toys and equipment in good condition. All required postings and waiver are posted at the front entrance of the center. Menu is posted for the month. Center provides lunch and morning and afternoon snacks that is prepared in-house. Drinking water is available for children indoors and outdoors. Food preparation area is clean and free of any toxins or contamination. All food is properly stored to avoid contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a proper lid. All cleaning products, chemicals, and toxins are inaccessible to children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SAN MATEO	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004754
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2022

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Last emergency drill was conducted in June 2022. Next emergency drill will be conducted before the end of the year. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged. Center has an electronic sign-in/out system but also use a paper sign-in/out sheets in case the electronic system goes down. The center has a complete record of sign-in/out sheets by authorized pickup person. There is a working fire alarm and sprinkler system throughout the center. A smoke and carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher is in each classroom and a working telephone is available on-site.

Ten children records reviewed were complete. All children have a record of emergency identification information on file. Four staff records reviewed were complete. All staff have a criminal record clearance on file. Appointed staff have a current pediatric first aid/CPR certificate on file.

LPA inspected center for increase in capacity to 40 children. Per previous measurements made by LPA Haydee Caliboso, classroom #1 measures at 380 sq ft divided by 35 sq ft per child which equals a maximum number of 10 children and classroom #2 measures at 1,077 sq ft divided by 35 sq ft which equals a maximum number of 30 children.

LPA will grant the increase of capacity to 40 children (10 toddlers and 30 preschool aged), effective as of today, December 12, 2022. Waiver currently in place for rotational use of outdoor space will be updated to reflect the new capacity.

No deficiencies cited today under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12.

Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years by all staff. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (US DOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http:://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SAN MATEO	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004754
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2022

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 Licensee 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Helena Geng.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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