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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423060
Report Date: 03/03/2022
Date Signed: 03/03/2022 09:25:42 AM

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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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INCFACILITY NUMBER:
013423060
ADMINISTRATOR:CHOP, MALYKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2450 PAN AM WAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 420-4567
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY: 114TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 114CENSUS: 66DATE:
03/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:30 AM
MET WITH:Malyka ChopTIME COMPLETED:
09:40 AM
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On 03/03/2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Guirit and Melissa Domantay arrived at the facility for an announced case management inspection for a decrease in capacity from 114 to 102 (90 preschoolers and 12 toddlers). LPAs met with the owner/director Malyka Chop. There were 15 additional staff members and 66 children also present. The facility will be eliminating a portion of the toddler area for the infant component. LPAs toured the facility to conduct a health and safety inspection. The measurements remain the same.

A fire clearance, dated 01/11/2022, was received from the Alameda City Fire Department and shows approval for a capacity of 102 with 90 preschoolers and 12 toddlers.

There is sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. There is a centralized fire alarm system in place, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, working telephone, and first aid supplies on site. LPAs observed an ample supply of furniture, toys, activities and equipment which are in good condition and age appropriate. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items, toxins or medication that would be accessible to children.. There are 9 sinks and 9 toilets available, which LPAs confirmed are in sanitary and operational condition. There is a separate bathroom for staff.

The outdoor play area is fully fenced and there is an ample supply of toys, equipment and activities available and they are in good condition. All outdoor play areas will be accessible to both programs.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423060
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2022
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There is a sufficient cushioning underneath climbing structures to absorb a fall, and LPAs reminded the owner to ensure that staff are checking the sand box for debris prior to children using it. There is shade in the play area, from the play structure and the buildings. No defects or dangerous conditions were observed on the playground.

The capacity for 102 children, including 90 preschoolers and up to 12 toddlers is approved today 03/03/2022. The changes to the license will be effective today, 03/03/2022. There are no deficiencies being cited today. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, and the owner was reminded to post it for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2022
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