435700719-4-21-2023-52-CC-BPLY-CR4SAB-20230421134203

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435700719
Report Date: 04/21/2023
Date Signed: 04/21/2023 01:42:27 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2023 01:42 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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	BOWMAN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S HOUSE		FACILITY NUMBER:	435700719
ADMINISTRATOR:	KNIGHT, ERIN ELIASSEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	693 ARASTRADERO		TELEPHONE:	(650) 493-4111
CITY:	PALO ALTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94306
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 46	DATE:	04/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:01 PM
MET WITH:	Erin Knight- Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:55 PM

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On 4/21/23 at 12:01pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Briana Plumboy conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Erin Knight, Director. LPA Plumboy disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Present during the inspection was 46 children and 10 fingerprint cleared staff members. The center consists of two classrooms in one building. The hours of operation are 7:30 am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday.

CLASSROOMS: The two classrooms were inspected. Teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation, & lighting. The floors, furniture and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. Children in care bring their own water bottles, and water is available if needed. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the designated room near the reception area. LPA observed 6 fully charged fire extinguishers and all fire alarms are wired and inspected by the fire department. The center is equipped with a working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and pull down fire alarms. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on and appears to be in good repair.

BATHROOMS & TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to children.

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchens with in each classroom are clean, adequately equipped, and LPA did not observe any food stored with cleaning supplies. The parents supply children lunches, snacks and water bottles.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water accessible to children during today's inspection. There are age appropriate toys and materials for the children. The play structures are bolted and secure to the ground. The playground outside is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and have been associated to the facility. Children’s files and staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR/First-Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed and certificates were reviewed. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Per director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area. The last documented drill was conducted on 10/25/22.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: LPA Plumboy inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first-aid kit and available in the classrooms. See 809-C for continuance

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana Plumboy	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2023

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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BOWMAN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S HOUSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 435700719
	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2023

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Director Erin Knight 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 per/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Reminder that all forms can be downloaded at all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Erin E. Knight and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care. Facility is following IMS plan on file. When any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated Plan for Providing 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Erin E. Knight.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana Plumboy	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7005
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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