434411998-10-25-2023-52-CC-JPLA-CWXTW6-20231025150500

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434411998
Report Date: 10/25/2023
Date Signed: 10/25/2023 03:05:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/25/2023 03:05 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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S LEARNING COTTAGE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434411998
ADMINISTRATOR:	ADELA ALVARADO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	675 ESCUELA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 564-9906
CITY:	MOUNTAIN VIEW	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94040
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	10/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Adela Alvarado		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 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	On October 25, 2023 at 11:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with director Adela Alvarado. There were 20 children and an additional three staff members present during the inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Filtered drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors by way of water bottles. Children bring lunches from home, however, snacks are provided and menus are posted. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 3/5/2023. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Children and staff files were reviewed. ***Continued on LIC 809C...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julia Placencia	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-5998
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023

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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S LEARNING COTTAGE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434411998
	VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Licensee 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.

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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP

LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julia Placencia	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-5998
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S LEARNING COTTAGE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434411998
	VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023

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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. Please see LIC 9102 for Advisory Notes.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Adela Alvarado.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julia Placencia	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-5998
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023

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