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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444410836
Report Date: 12/16/2022
Date Signed: 12/16/2022 03:33:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/16/2022 03:33 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	DOWNTOWN CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	444410836
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEBBIE BANUELOS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	120 WEEKS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(831) 429-3050
CITY:	SANTA CRUZ	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95060
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	12/16/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:10 PM
MET WITH:	Debbie Banuelos		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 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 Analysts (LPAs) Mel Matos and Cynthia Tamayo met with Debbie Banuelos, Licensee representative/director, for an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. LPAs 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), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), menus, and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Facility is licensed to serve a maximum of thirty children ages two to five years old in the Preschool 1 and 2 Rooms. The Facility has two active waivers on file (shared playground and bathroom use) and is in compliance with the conditions of the waivers. LPA reviewed seven children's and seven staff files (1 director, 5 teachers, and 1 aide) during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contains the required documents; including the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700) and immunization records. All staff files reviewed contain the required documents; including transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on 11/12/2022. Most staff on site have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Debbie understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). LPAs observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. LPAs observed two preschool children with three teachers in Preschool 1 and five preschool children with two teacher & one aide in Preschool 2 during today's inspection. Debbie understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Debbie understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office area. LPAs observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. The Facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. Debbie states that the Facility has a custodian that cleans the Facility Monday through Friday. Debbie understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPAs observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S Matos	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2022

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: DOWNTOWN CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 444410836
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2022

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Drinking water is readily available for the children in the Facility and in the outdoor playground area via water pitchers and reusable cups. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Ann states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors in the Facility.

The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. The Facility provides all meals, including breakfast, lunch, and PM snack for the children. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. Debbie states that there are no poisons in the Facility. LPAs observed a complete First Aid kit in the Facility. Debbie states that the Facility does not administer any medications at this time. Debbie understands that smoking is not allowed on the Facility premises.

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

The playground areas (Play Yards 1 & 2) utilized by children are surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. The infant and preschool programs have a waiver to share the playground areas with staggered schedules. LPAs observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There is sufficient resilient materials in the playground area. Shade is provided by building overhang, trees, and sun sails. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water. Debbie states that the Facility does not provide transportation.

Debbie 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/process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee representative/Director, Debbie Banuelos. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S Matos	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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