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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423129
Report Date: 06/08/2022
Date Signed: 06/08/2022 02:54:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/08/2022 02:54 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF OAKLANDFACILITY NUMBER:
013423129
ADMINISTRATOR:LAFIELD, RACHELFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4700 LINCOLN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 336-9897
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94602
CAPACITY: 72TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 49DATE:
06/08/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Rachel Lafield, Awa Gaye & Hyejin LeeTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 06/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Domantay conducted a Pre-Licensing inspection today, for a change of Ownership. LPA met with Applicant Rachel Lafield, Head Director, Hyejin Lee, and Co-Director, Awa Gaye. LPA toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. 49 children and 11 staff were present at the time of this inspection. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Facility will utilize paper sign in/out. All measurements and rooms remain the same from previous ownership.

A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 72, was received from the Oakland Fire Department on 3/30/2022. A clearance for 72 preschoolers ages 2 years to first grade entry.

LPA observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. There are 7 toilets and 6 sinks for children to utilize. LPA observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, furniture, and are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. LPA observed the backyard play yard and front play yard areas, they are fully fenced and have ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. Facility/Directors are reminded that play structure in the front play yard area should only be utilized by children between ages 5-12 years old per the manufacturer sticker on the play structure. There are two sand boxes that appear to be clean and maintained, Director stated that sandboxes are not currently being used due to Covid-19 precautions, facility will utilize them after summer. There is sufficient cushion to absorb a child's fall under the play structures and play areas. LPA observed ample amount of shade for children.

The building has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in each classroom, 2 working combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the hall by the front entrance and Classroom 102, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPA did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children.
See 809-C for continuance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/08/2022
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: GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF OAKLAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423129
VISIT DATE: 06/08/2022
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Parent board is located in the hall to the right of the entrance and the wall in the office area. Per Director, snacks are provided for children, children will be bringing their own lunches and personal reusable water bottles, with water still accessible to children inside and outside. The isolation area will be in the staff bathroom.

Head Director, Hyejin Lee and Co-Director Awa Gaye are fully qualified Directors with current CPR/FA and mandated reporter training's completed. Mandated Reporter training is current and completed.

If this facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A 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.

Mandated reporter and appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and fingerprint requirements were discussed today. LPAs reviewed responses and provided technical assistance including postings. Licensee is also being informed of the web address (www.ccld.ca.gov) for downloading child care forms, and the director is encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The director is also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Preschool license for a capacity of 72 preschool children is effective today 06/08/22, and can be used when the facility is ready. There are no deficiencies being cited today. A Notice of Site inspection was provided to Applicant, Rachel Lafield, Head Director, Hyejin and Co-Director Awa Gaye and an exit interview was conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022
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