434410803-9-24-2025-07-CC-JBER-DLU2ZA-20250924175003

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410803
Report Date: 09/24/2025
Date Signed: 09/24/2025 05:50:16 PM

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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:	CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	434410803
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RICHA D. KAPUR		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	4977 DENT AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 445-0101
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95118
CAPACITY: 16	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	09/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	03:45 PM
MET WITH:	Director Richa Kapur		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	06:05 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer “Jen” Beehler, met with Director Richa Kapur, for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by the Director. LPA provided the reason for the inspection. LPA toured both indoors and outdoors of the facility and collected the census. There were 11 infant children and 4 staff (3 teachers / 1 Director) present, which is compliant with the facility license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 08:15AM-05:30PM. There is an active waiver to share the outdoor activity space. LPA observed all conditions were met during the time of this inspection. The Director Richa Kapur was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. All staff present had criminal record clearance and were associated to the roster on Guardian. LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040), and fire/disaster drill log during today’s inspection. Sign-in/out was observed to be completed with full legal signature and time of day. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 09/05/2025, which is compliant with the six month requirement for facilities. Continued on Page 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410803
	VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

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LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher last serviced 11/06/2024, which is compliant with state fire marshal regulations. LPA observed a fully functioning smoke detector system and a working carbon monoxide detector. The Director states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP.

The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the facility. Furniture, such as tables, chairs, and shelves, are in good condition and safe for children. The floors were clean and free of tripping hazards. Staff and children’s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom. Children who fall ill during care would be isolated in the staff lounge next to the staff bathroom and office. The Director states there is a telephone designated for the facility. Cleaning and maintenance for the facility is conducted by an outside service and is completed in the evenings after all day care children have left the premises. The Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Infant Safe Sleep regulations (PIN 20-24-CCP) were discussed with the Director, including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227). LPA reminded the Director that infants up to 12 months of age should be placed on their back to sleep, that cribs should be free of all loose articles and hanging objects, and that infants should not be swaddled. Infants should be supervised while sleeping and documentation of sleep checks every 15 minutes should remain in the infant’s file. Documentation should include the time of the check, the infant’s physical condition, and initials of the staff member checking on the infant.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025

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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: CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410803
	VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director 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 Richa Kapur 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.

The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient resilient materials (tanbark) to absorb falls. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today’s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by trees and building overhang.

Food is brought from home and stored in the facility refrigerators with individual tubs labeled with children's names. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water pitchers that are replenished from the filtered water in the kitchen. Children use water bottles from home labeled with their names.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed on 12/10/2021 for all kitchen sinks and passed. On 07/27/2022, the exterior water faculty was tested and lead levels were in exceedance in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director stated the water faucet that exceeded lead levels was not used for consumption, only washing hands and the sink has been removed.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025

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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: CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410803
	VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

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5 children’s files (infants) were reviewed during today’s inspection for the following records: Physician’s Report (LIC701), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Signed Admission Agreement, Immunization Records (PM286), Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) and Infant sleep logs. LPA observed all files to be complete.

4 staff files (4 teachers) were reviewed for the following records: Transcripts/Verification of Experience, Health Screening Report (LIC503), Employee Rights (LIC9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance, and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and annual influenza vaccination or declination. The Director has CPR/First Aid certification that expires 10/05/2026 and Mandated Reporter training that expires 10/09/2026. LPA observed one staff had an expired Mandated Reporter Certificate. LPA reminded the Director that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years.

The Facility representative understands that the site director shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and that children at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA reminded the Director 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, such as field trips.

During today's inspection, the following documents were collected:

Lead Report Dated 12/10/2021
Lead Report Dated 07/27/2022

As a result of today’s inspection, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted with Director Richa Kapur. Report was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS PROVIDED TO RICHA KAPUR AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025

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