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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413119
Report Date: 05/21/2024
Date Signed: 05/23/2024 11:00:05 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/23/2024 11:00 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	SUNFLOWERS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434413119
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHIA THAO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	668 NORTH FIRST STREET		TELEPHONE:	(408) 885-0202
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95112
CAPACITY:	40	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	05/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:50 PM
MET WITH:	Chia Thao		TIME COMPLETED:	03:35 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) Anna Morales conducted an Annual Required Inspection. LPA was greeted by Program Director Chia Thao. Operating hours are from Monday- Friday, 7:30-6:00pm. 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) Last Disaster drill was conducted on 4/30/24. LPA observed 21 students, the Director and four teachers. Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to child ratio requirement during visit. The Preschool is located in a two story building. The top floor is used by staff only and there is a barricade in front of the stair case. Inside one of the classrooms. LPA observed a barricade in front of a fire place. LPA Observed age appropriate furnishings. LPA observed charged Fire extinguishers. LPA observed Carbon and Smoke detector. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Outdoor activity space is enclosed by fencing and is observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed play equipment were in good condition. LPA observed resilient materials under the climbing structures. Drinking water was readily available to children indoor and outdoor. Activities schedule, Breakfast and Lunch Menu and Snack Menu were posted. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. LPA observed that food storage areas were clean and free of litter.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-5850
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8325
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SUNFLOWERS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413119
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2024

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LPA provided the Program Director with website resources on managing food allergies at school and handling medical emergencies related to food allergies.
CDC Managing Food Allergies at School
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm
American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Medical Emergencies
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/When-to-Call-Emergency-Medical-Services-EMS.aspx

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS however, Director stated that there are no children currently taking medications while at preschool. 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 and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ALPDA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

The facility maintains an updated sign in and sign out policy, containing full signatures from responsible parties. The facility maintains an updated roster of children enrolled in the program.

A sampling of children and staff files was taken for review during today's inspection. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Medical Assessment and Immunization's.
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Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report and TB test, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record and required Training. LPA reminded Director that the online AB1207 Mandated Reported Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-5850
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8325
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SUNFLOWERS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413119
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2024

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Director 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.

LPA also reviewed with Director the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500. Director is encouraged to visit the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc.

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.

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

No deficiencies were cited today's inspection. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with Director. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-5850
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8325
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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