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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423753
Report Date: 07/14/2023
Date Signed: 07/14/2023 12:44:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/14/2023 12:44 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:	LITTLE IMAGES HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	013423753
ADMINISTRATOR:	BESSIE MARIE SHOLES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5909 CAMDEN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 491-3411
CITY:	OAKLAND	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94605
CAPACITY: 38	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	07/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Bessie Marie Sholes and Kristen Davis		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 7/14/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Guirit conducted a Prelicensing inspection for the initial application that was submitted by the applicant. LPA met with applicant, Bessie Sholes and toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. Preschool/Toddler component is in the same building as the Infant and School Age components. The Preschool/Toddlers will utilize four classrooms towards the middle of the facility. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 7:00pm. The total measurements are as follows: INDOORS: 1100.94 sq ft = 31 children OUTDOORS : 4,333.81 sq ft = 57 children A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 6 infants, ages birth to 2 years old, 23 preschoolers, ages two years to first grade entry, with a toddler option of 15 toddlers, ages 18 months to 36 months, and 12 school age children ages 4.9 to 12 years was received from the Oakland Fire District on 05/01/23. LPA observed that the classroom has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. LPA observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment and furniture. There are two toilets and two sinks for children to utilize. The building has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector, 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. Families will provide food from home and facility has emergency snacks that will be available for children. Facility will utilize manual and electronic sign in/out. LPA observed the outdoor play area, which is fully fenced. LPA reminded applicant to be sure that 100% supervision is provided. The preschoolers/toddlers will be sharing the play yard with the infant and school age components on a rotating schedule. The play area provide sufficient cushion for children in case of a fall. LPA observed shaded areas for children. The isolation area will be in the main office. See 809-C for continuance.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: LITTLE IMAGES HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 013423753
	VISIT DATE: 07/14/2023

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Kristen Davis is considered a qualified Director with current CPR/First Aid that expires 12/2023 and mandated reporter training's completed and current.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.71, 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 22-02CCP. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
See 809-C for continuance.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2023

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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: LITTLE IMAGES HIGHER LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 013423753
	VISIT DATE: 07/14/2023

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

A preschool license for a capacity of 30 children (23 preschoolers and 7 toddlers) will be effective today, 07/14/23. There are no deficiencies being cited today. A notice of site visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant, Bessie Sholes.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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