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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423061
Report Date: 05/08/2026
Date Signed: 05/08/2026 05:00:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/08/2026 05:00 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:AMBA BHAVANI LLC / DBA SCRABBLE MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013423061
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AMBERKER, KSHAMA N.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:38660 LEXINGTON ST.TELEPHONE:
(510) 797-9945
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY: 61TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61CENSUS: 27DATE:
05/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:57 AM
MET WITH:Kshama AmberkerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:57 PM
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On May 8, 2026, at 11:57AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety and met with site director Kshama Amberker. Present for the inspection was the site director, 5 teachers, and 27 preschool age children in care. The hours of operation are Monday -Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Licensure: Ages served: 2 yrs – 1st grade entry. Operating within Rexford Apt. Complex. Preschool component of combination center; Other Component-SA 013423062, capacity is 30. Waiver to be posted. Total Capacity is 61.

All required postings were appropriately displayed on the walls, including the license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Personal Rights, child seatbelt laws, menus, and daily activity schedules.

The preschool, located on the ground level, has three classrooms (Rooms 1–3). Room 1 serves children ages 2 to 3½; Room 2 serves children ages 3 to 4½; and Room 3 serves children ages 4 to 5½. Children’s bathrooms are located within the classrooms and were stocked with adequate soap and paper towels. Sinks provide only cold water. Staff have separate adult restrooms. Classrooms provide adequate space for naptime and include individual cubby space for each child’s belongings.

The facility provides snacks, and menus are appropriately posted throughout the site. All snack foods reviewed were unexpired. The food preparation area is clean, adequately equipped, and free of hazardous materials. The snack menu is posted one week in advance, available for review, and dated. Solid waste bins have tight-fitting lids.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2026
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 SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: AMBA BHAVANI LLC / DBA SCRABBLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423061
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2026
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Fully charged fire extinguishers are available throughout the building, including a 3A40BC extinguisher on the first floor and a 4A80BC extinguisher upstairs. The last annual fire extinguisher inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025, by Cintas. The fire alarm system inspection was also conducted by Cintas on August 7, 2025. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were present and functioning. Monthly disaster drills are conducted, with the most recent drill completed on April 21, 2026. Heating and ventilation are adequate in all classrooms. Fire Clearance was granted by the Fremont Fire Department on February 25, 2020.

The children have their own fenced outdoor playground area and playground equipment. A waiver requires that children alternate their time on the playground to meet space requirements for indoor and outdoor square footage. LPA observed that all playground structures and toys were in safe condition and free from sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Areas around or under high climbing equipment and slides have appropriate cushioned material to absorb falls. Ample shade is provided by large trees.

Sign-in and sign-out are completed electronically through SPLAN. Medications were unexpired, reviewed, and properly stored.

Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. Staff files were also reviewed and found to be complete and in good order.

Site 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.

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 childcare 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). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides bottled water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2026
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: AMBA BHAVANI LLC / DBA SCRABBLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423061
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site Director 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.

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.

There were no citations issued during today’s inspection. This report will remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site director, Kshama Amberker.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2026
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