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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434407984
Report Date: 09/08/2021
Date Signed: 09/08/2021 12:42:19 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING LINKS PALO ALTOFACILITY NUMBER:
434407984
ADMINISTRATOR:SOHEILA RAZBANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3864 MIDDLEFIELD RDTELEPHONE:
(650) 618-3325
CITY:PALO ALTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94303
CAPACITY:58CENSUS: 30DATE:
09/08/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:39 AM
MET WITH:Grace Corpuz- DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:55 PM
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On 9/8/21 at 10:39am, LPA Briana Plumboy met with Director Grace Corpuz for an unannounced annual 1 year inspection. The center and playground were toured by LPA Plumboy along with center Director Grace Corpuz to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. There were 30 preschool age children present during the visit as well as 9 staff who are all fingerprint cleared and associated to the center. Hours of operation are from 7:30AM-6:00PM, Monday through Friday.

The center appears to be safe, clean and in good repair. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. There is adequate furniture, toys and activities, which are age appropriate and in good condition. The heating and lighting is adequate. There is drinking water readily available to children. There are combined bathrooms for boys and girls. All toilets flush properly, and there is running water, soap, and paper towels available for children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate bathroom for staff. There are no bodies of water, or free standing water, accessible to children during today's inspection. The food is prepared on-site in the kitchen and the preparation area is clean and adequately equipped. There are menus posted, and there are no cleaning supplies stored with food. There are mats and sheets available for children's use, and they are stored properly. The playground has safe and age appropriate equipment. The playground equipment displays manufacture labels from KOPAN INC which state the playground equipment is designed for ages 2-5 years old. All required documents are posted for public review. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months, and the log indicates the last one done was in 4/2021. The center is equipped with multiple first aid kits, working telephones, a carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarms and fire extinguishers. LPA Plumboy observed the interaction between the staff and children in care, and found it to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations.

The center roster and Lic. 500 was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. At 11:42am, a review of 5 children's files and 4 staff files was completed.
See 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana PlumboyTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING LINKS PALO ALTO
FACILITY NUMBER: 434407984
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2021
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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

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates.

Licensee is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, and staff, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov


LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Grace Corpuz 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 Grace Corpuz 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.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Grace Corpuz.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana PlumboyTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
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