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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422478
Report Date: 01/10/2025
Date Signed: 01/21/2025 12:11:07 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/21/2025 12:11 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:YOUNG EXPLORERSFACILITY NUMBER:
013422478
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SANGEETHA RAMDASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:39476 FREMONT BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(510) 825-9424
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94538
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 14DATE:
01/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Madhuri PatelTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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On January 10th, 2025 at approximately 10:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection inspection and met with Center Director Madhuri Patel. Present today were fourteen (14) preschool age children and three (3) fingerprint cleared staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility is in ratio today. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm.

CLASSROOMS: Center has one (1) classroom which is divided into two sections for children to utilize for play and activities. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors and neat and free of visually hazards and damage. Children's furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair as observed by the LPA. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the cubicle adjacent to Director's cubicle with chair and nap mat, away from other children in care. The center has smoke/carbon detectors, working telephone, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed that there are no pets, firearms or weapons located in the facility. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed there are no pools, hot tubs, or any bodies of water present at the facility. At least one person trained in CPR/First aid is present at the facility when children are in care.

BATHROOMS: Center has two (2) bathrooms that were inspected and LPA observed them to be in safe and in sanitary operating conditions. Staff bathroom is located near the exit to the play area to the right, which is separate from children's restrooms. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Supplies are available (paper towels/soap) to children in care.

See LIC809-C for continuance
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/10/2025
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: YOUNG EXPLORERS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422478
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025
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FOOD SERVICE: Center provides lunch from outside restaurant and provides snacks daily to children in care. There are monthly menus posted at the facility. LPA inspected all storage containers used for solid waste, all containers have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center and provided through Alhambra Water Service. LPA reviewed delivery statement provided by Center Director.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: Play yard is fenced and has a small play structures with grass cushioning to absorb falls. Play yard also has wheeled bikes and outside toys that are clean and in good repair as observed by the LPA. There three (3) large trees in the play yard that per center director are inspected for safety several times a year. Center Director also calls for service of trees when needed. Play yard is shared with the facilities toddler program and there is no commingling with the programs. Outdoor play schedule is posted. Facility currently has no toddler age children enrolled at time of inspection.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Six (6) children's files and four (4) staff files were reviewed including the Director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates for all staff personnel were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via Bright Wheel app. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 12/4/2024. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

Center Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. See LIC809C for continuance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025
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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: YOUNG EXPLORERS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422478
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center director Madhuri Patel.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025
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