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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400057
Report Date: 08/16/2024
Date Signed: 08/16/2024 03:53:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/16/2024 03:53 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	PONDEROSA DISTRICT PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434400057
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEHA RATNANI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	804 PONDEROSA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 423-4017
CITY:	SUNNYVALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94086
CAPACITY:	46	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	08/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:40 PM
MET WITH:	Meha Ratnani		TIME COMPLETED:	04:10 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) Mel Matos met with Meha Ratnani, Director, for an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with Meha Ratnani, Director, during today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, 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), menus, and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. The Facility is licensed to serve a maximum of forty six (46) children ages two to entry into Kindergarten in Portables 91 & 92 on the campus of Ponderosa Elementary School. LPA reviewed six children's and three staff files (1 director and 2 teachers) during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contains the required documents; including the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700) and immunization records. All staff files reviewed contain the required documents; including transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on July 18, 2024. Director and one staff has current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Meha understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. LPA observed 10 preschool children with two teachers in Room 91 during today's inspection. Room 92 is currently not in use due to low enrollment. Meha understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Meha understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office area. LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. The Facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. Meha states that the Santa Clara Unified School District provides cleaning services Monday through Friday in the evenings. Meha understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Belinda Devall	TELEPHONE: (408) 598-5501
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S Matos	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024

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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: PONDEROSA DISTRICT PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434400057
	VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024

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Drinking water is readily available for the children in the Facility and in the outdoor playground area via water fountains/ water faucets/refillable water bottles. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Meha states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors in the Facility.

The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. The Facility provides breakfast, snacks, and lunches for the children. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. Meha states that there are no poisons in the Facility. LPA observed a complete First Aid kit in the Facility. Meha understands that smoking is not allowed on the Facility premises.

Meha states that the Facility does not administer any medications at this time. 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, 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)/ (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

The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There is a secure play structure that is age appropriate for the preschool children. There is sufficient cushioning materials (rubber surfacing) under and surrounding the play structure. Shade is provided by building overhangs and canopies. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Meha states that the Facility does not provide transportation.

The program is operated by the Santa Clara Unified School District and all criminal background checks for staff are handled by the Department of Education and thus do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing Division.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Meha Ratnani. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Belinda Devall	TELEPHONE: (408) 598-5501
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S Matos	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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