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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700528
Report Date: 09/23/2025
Date Signed: 09/23/2025 05:16:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2025 05:16 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 EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KIDANGO HELEN TURNERFACILITY NUMBER:
015700528
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AHRENDT, LAURENDAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:23640 REED WAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 494-9601
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94541
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 14DATE:
09/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Laurenda AhrendtTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On September 23, 2025, at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with the facility Director, Laurenda Ahrendt. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility inside and outside for a health and safety inspection. Fourteen (14) infants were present during the inspection, along with seven (7) additional staff members. The facility operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

All individuals subject to criminal record review have received clearance or exemption and are associated with the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, which matched the 14 electronic signatures recorded in the Kinder Sign App. At approximately 2:00 PM, LPA reviewed the files of four (4) infants in care. Each file contained Identification & Emergency Information, Parent’s Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Sleep Logs. At approximately 2:45 PM, LPA reviewed three (3) staff files, which were found to contain the required Health Screening and Employee Rights forms. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR and First Aid certification.

The center has wired smoke detectors that are connected to notify the fire department when triggered. According to the director, the detectors are fully functional and serviced regularly. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector and confirmed it to be operating properly. In addition, the center is equipped with a pull-down fire alarm system, a working telephone, first aid kits, emergency backpacks, and multiple fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers, all of which meet the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. There is proper individual storage space for each child’s belongings. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

At approximately 3:15 PM, LPA inspected the infant classroom and observed teacher-to-child ratios in compliance. The classroom is arranged to provide opportunities for exploration and learning, with adequate play and educational materials available. The floors were clean, the furniture was appropriately sized for infants and toddlers, and all play equipment was age-appropriate and in good repair. The isolation area for ill children is located in the director’s office, separate from other children in care.

See 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/23/2025
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 SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KIDANGO HELEN TURNER
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700528
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2025
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This facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care. Low-fat milk and milk substitutes are served to the children. LPA observed a designated area with a refrigerator that was clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the director that bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by an infant’s authorized representative must be labeled with the infant’s name and the current date. LPA also reminded the director that food must be discarded if not consumed within 72 hours of the date on the container label. In addition, LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service must observe personal hygiene and safe food-handling practices to protect food from contamination.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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/. LPA reminded the director that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration.

At approximately 3:00 PM, LPA observed children waking up from their morning nap. Staff were observed changing diapers and documenting the information on the diaper log attached to the changing table. Some staff engaged children in small group activities and songs, while others read to children.

LPA observed that the staff bathroom is located in the back area of the center, separate from the children’s bathroom. The children’s bathroom is located inside the classroom and has a half door with a doorknob. Multiple changing tables were observed in the classroom, each positioned near faucets for easy access to running water. LPA verified that the toilets were functioning properly by flushing them and confirmed they were operating safely. The children’s bathroom was stocked with adequate supplies of soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.

At approximately 3:45 PM, LPA observed the outdoor playground area. The playground is fully fenced and has both a canopy and trees that provide shade for children while at play. The play equipment includes tricycles, scooters, climbing structures, and a playhouse, all of which were age-appropriate and in good repair. LPA also observed a locked storage shed on the playground, which was made inaccessible to children.



See 809 C.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2025
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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 SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KIDANGO HELEN TURNER
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700528
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2025
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California Law requires Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The directors was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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.

The 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.

The 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Laurenda Ahrendt.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2025
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