434408056-8-3-2022-52-CC-EWOS-CGXQXF-20220803123328

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434408056
Report Date: 08/03/2022
Date Signed: 08/03/2022 12:34:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/03/2022 12:34 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	STRATFORD SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434408056
ADMINISTRATOR:	SMRITI DATTA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	870 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 493-1151
CITY:	PALO ALTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94303
CAPACITY:	216	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	08/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Radha Verma		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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 August 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Radha Verma. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the representative. There were thirty six (36) children present during this inspection and nine (9) additional staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday CLASSROOMS: The six (6) classroom(s) were inspected and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the directors office, away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and six (6) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers. BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provide snacks for the children. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed areas where they have refrigerators in the classrooms, those area are clean and free of evidence of rodents. Lunch is not provided by the center but parents can order their children lunch from the posted menu. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2022

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: STRATFORD SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434408056
	VISIT DATE: 08/03/2022

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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: The outdoor play area is fully fenced yard that has two play structures that are anchored with cushioning to absorb children falls. There's also a canopy that provides shade to children while at play and a water station table with cups to keep the children hydrated.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Five (5) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed around 10:30 AM. All staff files have required Employee Rights, Criminal Record Statements, and Employee Rights, and all children files contains Personal Rights, Identification and Emergency, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 08/2023. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months at the last one was conducted on 05/26/22. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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.

See 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2022

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: STRATFORD SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434408056
	VISIT DATE: 08/03/2022

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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

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.

Facility representative 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.

There are no deficiency cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Radha Verma.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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