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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423060
Report Date: 10/10/2025
Date Signed: 10/10/2025 11:55:54 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/10/2025 11:55 AM - 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INCFACILITY NUMBER:
013423060
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHOP, MALYKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2450 PAN AM WAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 420-4567
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 71CENSUS: 58DATE:
10/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:44 AM
MET WITH:Rebecca RyggTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On 10/10/2025 at approximately 08:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi conducted an unannounced required annual inspection and met with site supervisor Rebecca Rygg and explained the purpose of the visit. Hours of operation are from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday.

There are 3 preschool classrooms and 1 toddler classroom ( Farm, Dino, Ocean, Nature) located in the facility with 58 children and 11 staff present, with 71 children enrolled as per site supervisor. All staff members present received criminal record clearance from the California Department of Social Services. The facility is within its capacity limits and ratios for today’s visit.

LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities schedule, were displayed and visible to the public.

The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 9/19/2025, and LPA observed that it was documented. LPA reminded site supervisor that emergency disaster drills must be conducted every 6 months. The facility was observed to have a first aid kit in each classroom, functioning combined smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and one fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in each classroom as well.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Mathur
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423060
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas to identify health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other items that could pose a danger were stored in areas inaccessible to the children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. The facility does administer prescribed medications and LPA verified medications are current and unexpired.

LPA observed that the preschool and toddler classrooms had age-appropriate toys, furniture, educational materials, and designated storage space for each child. Electrical outlets were fitted with child safety covers to prevent children's access. The bathrooms were clean, fully operational, and equipped with suitable toileting equipment and sanitation products.

The outdoor playground has a fence that is at least four feet tall. The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, and slides are cushioned with tanbark padding. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water located on the property. Site supervisor was reminded to inspect daily for hazards that could pose a health and safety risk to children.

The facility currently provides AM and PM snack, and parents/guardians provide lunch for children in care. Menu items are displayed in the facility.

The facility offers mats for children to rest or nap on, and the parents/guardians provide the sheets and blankets in which children use and take them home every Friday to wash.

LPA reviewed the files of five preschool children and verified that their emergency contact and medical information were complete. LPA reviewed five staff files and confirmed that all required forms were present. LPA reminded Site Supervisor to ensure staff have updated qualifications and trainings at all times.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Mathur
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 10/10/2025
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423060
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Site Supervisor 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director 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. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

Site Supervisor 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Mathur
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 10/10/2025
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423060
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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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

No deficiencies were issued during LPAs visit today.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site supervisor Rebecca Rygg.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Mathur
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 10/10/2025
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