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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434414329
Report Date: 12/02/2021
Date Signed: 12/02/2021 12:32:00 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:	SAFARI KID-ALMADEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	434414329
ADMINISTRATOR:	NEENA BILLIMORIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6436 BOSE LANE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 600-6031
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95120
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	12/02/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:25 AM
MET WITH:	Neena Billimoria		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 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 12/02/2021 at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with director and licensee, Neena Billimoria and Jaishree Chitkara, for a case management visit to add a toddler option. LPA toured the facility both inside and out, licensee stated no changes have been made to the facility since the pre-licensing inspection, LPA measured only the classroom that will be designated for the toddlers. Indoor measurements and information are as follows: Room Curious George (29.3 x 16.7) = 489.31 sq ft 5.65 x 3 sq ft = 16.95 sq ft 489.31+16.95= 506.26 sq. ft. encumbered space 2.9 x 1.65 = 4.785 506.26 - 4.785 = 501.475 sq.ft. TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 501.475 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 14 toddler children, but applied for 15 preschool children. There are 5 sinks(75) and 5 toilets(75) available for the children. There is a separate staff bathroom across from the office. The sick child will be isolated away from the other children in the office until picked up.There is central heating/air. The rooms have appropriate lighting. Medication if administered at the facility, it will be stored in a lock box in the office with the other first aid supplies on a high shelf. Cleaning supplies are locked in staff bathroom. Lunch and snacks will be provided by clients. There is a microwave and refrigerator. Solid waste containers with lids will be located at the center. There are 76 cubbies, 87 chairs and 9 tables. 59 mats and 18 cots. There is a working telephone at the center. The phone number is (408) 600-6031. *Continues on report dated 12/02/2021 pg.1/3*

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susy Cervantes	TELEPHONE: (408) 598-9403
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2021

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: SAFARI KID-ALMADEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414329
	VISIT DATE: 12/02/2021

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Continuation of report dated 12/02/2021 pg. 2/3

Measurements below were taken from the pre-licensing report dated 09/30/2015:
"Room Jumpy Squirrel 30.417 x 29.25 = 889.697 sq. ft
Room Happy Hoppers 30.25 x 29.25 = 884.812 sq ft
Room Busy Bees 29.167 x 16.50 = 481.255 -(5.167 x 1.175) encumber space = 472.213 sq ft
5.417 x 3.083 = 16.700 sq ft"
Total Indoor space= 2263.422 sq. ft / 35 = 64 preschool children

Licensee has submitted playground waiver and schedule that shows preschool and toddler play times differ and have a 15 minute interval. Licensee stated no changes have been made to the outdoor playground since the pre-licensing visit. Measurements below were taken from the pre-licensing report dated 09/30/2015:

"PLAYGROUND
Play structure area 56.5 x 51.167 = 2890.936
Wood fence N 94.75 x 1/2(15.333) = 726.353
North side 58.667 x 1/2(22.667) = 664.873
South side 94.167 x 1/2(76.583) - (encumbered space) = 3471.078
Mid 88.50 x 1/2(15.667) = 693.220 sq ft

TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 8446.46 sq. ft. divided by 75 = 112 children, but only applied for 75 preschoolers."

There is outdoor space with tanbark, sand, grass and concrete for the children in care. Play structure with tanbark as resilient material, shade is provided by canopy. There is a sandbox with a canopy. Water will be provided by water fountain and water dispenser. LPA observed no bodies of water. No transportation is provided by the school.

LPA reviewed director, Neena Billimoria, qualifications, a passport for a fully qualified preschool director is on file and a transcript with infant class has been provided. Director has current CPR and First aid that expires on 11/11/2023. Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 11/18/2020.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susy Cervantes	TELEPHONE: (408) 598-9403
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2021

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: SAFARI KID-ALMADEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414329
	VISIT DATE: 12/02/2021

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Continuation of report dated 12/02/2021 pg. 3/3

LPA received an updated application with the following capacity changes:
Preschool- 61 children
Toddler- 14 children
Total capacity requested: 75

LPA conducted an exit interview with director and licensee, Neena Billimoria and Jaishree Chitkara. Licensure for 75 children: 61 Preschool and 14 toddler is granted pending the following:

-Fire Inspection Clearance
-Management approval.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susy Cervantes	TELEPHONE: (408) 598-9403
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/02/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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