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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410616
Report Date: 02/28/2024
Date Signed: 02/29/2024 11:22:07 AM


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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:HANDS ON LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434410616
ADMINISTRATOR:ELIZANGELA SILVA LIRAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:637 SOUTH MAIN STREETTELEPHONE:
(408) 946-5622
CITY:MILPITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95035
CAPACITY:100CENSUS: 75DATE:
02/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Director Elizangela SilvaliraTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced required Visit. LPA met with the Director Elizangela Silvalira and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were 75 preschool children and 14 staff. The facility operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. The preschool classrooms, restrooms, kitchen, storage, and office area were inspected and observed to be in safe and sanitary functioning condition. Floors were clean and safe. LPA reminded Director that poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children should be stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment such as cots, step stools, tables, chairs, and changing table were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts

Outdoor activity space is fenced and play equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPA observed that drinking water was arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. All posting requirements are being met. Menus were posted.

Facility does not provide transportation for children. First Aid Kit was observed. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were observed today. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/14/2024. LPA reviewed an inspection documentation from the Milpitas Fire Department dated 2/14/2024. LPA reminded the Director to conduct the Fire and Earthquake Drills every 6 months.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2024
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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410616

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Staff Records - Type B: 1596.8662(b)(1) - Staff Mistry, Bindu, Jessica and Sapna - missing in their file the mandatedreporterca.com Child Care Providers training and General training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/06/2024
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The Director will required the Staff above to complete the tranings and will submit the certificates to the Oakland South Child Care Regional Office on or before the due date above.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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1596.7995 Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions
(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Staff Sara, Martha, Jessica and Sapna - immunization records in the file are missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/06/2024
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The Director will required the Staff above to complete and will submit the immunization records to the Oakland South Child Care Regional Office on or before the due date above.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/28/2024
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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: HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410616
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024
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Facility files were reviewed. Child sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. The facility is currently using a Day Care Software Application. Children files were reviewed, which included records of Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, and Immunization.

Staff files were reviewed, which included but not limited to records of Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, records of immunization, and Mandated Reporter Training. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

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.


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 AskedQuestions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Director 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
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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: HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410616
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024
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As a result of this inspection, Type B's cited and Advisory Notes / Technical Violation, during today's inspection.

LPA discussed to the Director the following,

1. LA Testing Huntington Beach, CA: 800-755-1794, Water Analysis date 2/21/2023 and Water Sample Date 2/17/2023 Water Lead Testing Results were not showing on the Child Care Center Lead Sampling and Reporting Tool, which was released for internal use only by the California State Water Resources Control Board and the California Department of Social Services. LPA advised the Director to contact LA Testing Huntington Beach and discussed the requirement on Lead Testing and Prevention Informationhttps://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

2. Technical Violations and Advisory Notes.


3. Plan of Correction (POC).

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 conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Elizangela Silvalira.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
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