434413954-9-13-2022-52-CC-MESA-CJ8UP3-20220913154452

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413954
Report Date: 09/13/2022
Date Signed: 09/13/2022 03:45:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/13/2022 03:45 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	STEPPING STONE WORLD PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434413954
ADMINISTRATOR:	SHARMA, MANISHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1362 S. MAIN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(408) 621-1037
CITY:	MILPITAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95035
CAPACITY:	88	CENSUS: 44	DATE:	09/13/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:23 AM
MET WITH:	Manisha Sharma		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 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 Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11:23 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Director Manisha Sharma and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present on this visit were 9 staff and 44 preschool children. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA toured the facility with the Director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. At 11:30 am, LPA observed, Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Menus were posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Classrooms 1 to 6 are the licensed rooms. Currently, the facility is only operating 4 out of 6 licensed classrooms, namely as Cocoon, Sunshine, Butterfly and Caterpillar. The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. The Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. The staff have a separate bathroom in which will also serve as an isolation bathroom. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was 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. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. SEE 809 C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2022

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: STEPPING STONE WORLD PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413954
	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2022

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LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. Facility conducted a Fire and Disaster Drills on 5/29/2022 and 8/16/2022. As per the Director, Facility had a recent Inspection from Milpitas Fire Department. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles.

Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Snack (am and pm) and children's lunches brought from home and pre-selected through the Facility's food provider for the school year. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair.

Facility files were reviewed. Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. LPA observed a separate Children's Log In in each classroom. A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination.

On LPA's Record Review, please see LIC 809 D and see Facility's Technical Violation included in this report.

LPA obtained copies the Facility's LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster.

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

SEE 809

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2022

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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: STEPPING STONE WORLD PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413954
	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2022

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Facility Representative 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.

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/inspection-process.

LPA discussed the PIN 20-12 CCP, Guardian New User Information and PIN 22-10-CCP UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19).

LPA informed the Director that this report dated 09/13/2022 documents includes a Type B citation which shall be posted as there is potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director,

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2022

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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: STEPPING STONE WORLD PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413954
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(2)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's Record Record Review, at 12 pm, on LPA's Record Review, Staff # 4 is not associated to the facility, Staff # 4 PER ID is 4600099527, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/14/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director completed the STAFF #4 LIC 9182 with Staff's DL id and submitted to LPA. LPA also discussed Guardian New User Information.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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 Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2022

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