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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434412147
Report Date: 08/08/2019
Date Signed: 08/08/2019 04:30:10 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:GROWING TREE LEARNING CENTER INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
434412147
ADMINISTRATOR:CHEN, CHAOCHUANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:12220 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROADTELEPHONE:
(408) 446-0243
CITY:SARATOGASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95070
CAPACITY:102CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/08/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Cindy HuangTIME COMPLETED:
04:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Oscar Huang, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection to the facility today. LPA met with Senior Director, Cindy Huang and explained the nature of today's visit to her. The preschool program is licensed in Rooms F & G, and a toddler option in room H. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule. LPA observed two teachers and 18 preschool children in room G and one teacher and 3 toddlers in room H.

A review of staff records on today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reminded thenm of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violations within a 12-month period. Managers understand upon notice of the Department to remove or to exclude an individual from the facility, she shall immediately remove the individual and prevent them from returning to the facility or having contact with children in care.

LPA reviewed nine children and three staff files. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), a copy of the admission agreement, Notification of Parent's Rights, and Personal Rights, and Physician Report. Immunization records updates of children in care. LPA observed that all children were properly signed in and out by a parent or authorized representative. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. LPA observed at least one staff has current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license, and children shall be visually supervised at all times.

LPA observed no bodies of water. Director states there are no weapons at the center. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision during the visit; and the facility is operating within ratio. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored inaccessible to children.


REPORT CONTINUED ON PAGE #2 - REPORT DATED 08/08/2019:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy KnightTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yangcheng HuangTELEPHONE: 408-334-8321
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE LEARNING CENTER INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 434412147
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2019
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Storage areas for poisons are locked. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Medication is stored in a locked file cabinet in the front office and is inaccessible to children. Children’s toilets and hand washing appears in safe and sanitary operating conditions. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Floors appear clean and safe. Furniture and equipment is age appropriate and in good condition free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is in the kitchen and are current, protected from contamination, and director states that contaminated food is discarded immediately. Trash cans for solid waste have tight-fitting covers on, and are in good repairs. The facility provides lunch and snacks as well as gives option for children to bring their own. Each child bring their own water bottle to the facility and drinking water is also readily available for the children in each room via water container and in the outdoor playground area via child's own water bottles. Foods or beverages that are perishable are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) or less. Playground equipment appears to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space appears to be in a safe condition and free of hazards. Playground has rubberized resilient material under the climbing structures and slides.

LPA discussed AB 2231: Civil Penalty Updates effective July 1, 2017 with director. A $500 immediate civil penalty and $100 per day violation until corrected is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. A $100 per day for each violation for Failure to Correct, and $250 immediately and $100 per day per violation until corrected for Repeat Violations.

LPA observed staffs have all the immunization records in file per SB 792 Immunization Requirements. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed with director. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed with director. The facility provides Epinephrine Auto-Injector IMS and IMS, Service plan is on file. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records including: Written Authorization from the child’s physician and parent consent for administration of medical service, and administered logs/records. Medication, supplies and equipment of medication were in the original labeled container with the child’s name on it and were not expired. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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



LPA discussed Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. The training web site is available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com, LPA observed all the staff has completed their training and certifications are kept in each staff's file.
No deficiency was cited. LPA conducted an exit interview with Director prior to the conclusion of today's inspection. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy KnightTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yangcheng HuangTELEPHONE: 408-334-8321
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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