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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434415538
Report Date: 11/05/2020
Date Signed: 11/24/2020 03:23:16 PM

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:GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PALO ALTOFACILITY NUMBER:
434415538
ADMINISTRATOR:AARON BAILEYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:930 EMERSON STREETTELEPHONE:
(650) 382-0550
CITY:PALO ALTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94301
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 15DATE:
11/05/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:35 PM
MET WITH:Aaron Bailey and Wineke Van STIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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**THIS VISIT WAS CONDUCTED VIA THE PLATFORM ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC**

A Case Management Visit was conducted VIA ZOOM on this date 11/5/2020 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Applicant Aaron Bailey and Assistant Director Wieneke van Sonderen. The center has submitted an application for an increase in capacity from 29 to 48 children. Room 3 is being added to the center license. The center will now be operating in 3 classrooms, Rooms 1, 3 (Toddler Option Room) & 4. Hours of operation are from 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Proper teacher-child ratio was observed during this visit. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside. The following are the measurements:

INDOORS: 1934.564 square feet = 55 children
OUTDOORS: 7268.277 square feet = 97 children

There are a total of 8 sinks, 5 toilets and 2 urinals. The preschool restroom is located just outside the classroom. Water is available by using pitchers and cups in the classroom. There is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the classroom and the Medical Kit is equipped with sufficient materials. Classroom has adequate toys, activity materials and supplies and all furniture is age appropriate and in good condition.
The toddler restroom is located inside the classroom and has a folding diaper changing table. Water is available by using pitchers and cups in the classroom.

There is a staff restroom located adjacent to the Kitchen. Sick children will be isolated in the Director's Office and isolation equipment will be provided. The Isolation restroom to be used is the staff restroom. Center will provide AM and PM snacks and children will bring their own lunch.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie OtsujiTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2020
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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PALO ALTO
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415538
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2020
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LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire pull stations are located throughout the facility. A Fire inspection was completed on 10/21/2020 by Santa Clara Fire Department. The facility staff will clean toys and equipment daily with cleaning wipes and solutions that will be kept inaccessible to children in the cabinets. The center will be hiring a janitorial service for daily cleaning and garbage disposal.

The playground area is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. There is resilient material under climbing structures. Shade is provided by canopies, trees, and building overhangs. Drinking water outdoors is available via water pitcher and disposable cups. There is a gardening area designated in the outdoor play ground. Outdoor space will be shared between toddler and preschool program. Licensee had applied for a waiver requesting common use of outdoor space by toddler and preschool program. Both programs will have separate outdoor schedules so that children do not commingle while outside. An electronic sign in/out system will be used.

This facility does not plan to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Should IMS be provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS will be submitted to LPA. 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. Medication will be stored in the Director’s Office.

The preschool campus will be shared with an Elementary School Program which is licensed and regulated by the Department of Education. LPA discussed requirement to ensure that there is no commingling among preschool, toddler and elementary children during both indoor and outdoor activities. Zero Tolerance policies were explained. The center was found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. There are no deficiencies cited during this visit.

A license for 48 preschool children, which includes up to 12 toddlers in the toddler option program, will be issued effective today 11/5/2020.




An exit interview was conducted.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn NoronaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie OtsujiTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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