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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700560
Report Date: 11/08/2024
Date Signed: 11/08/2024 04:13:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2024 04:13 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:LOVING HEARTS PRESCHOOL INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
015700560
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WILLARD, SHEILAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15503 USHER STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 798-6890
CITY:SAN LORENZOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94580
CAPACITY: 29TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 9DATE:
11/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Sheila WillardTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On November 8, 2024 at 1:45 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the facility representative Sheila Willard. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were nine preschool age children present during this inspection and two (2) additional staff members. This center is located on the premises of the First Southern Baptist Church. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday

LPA checked the facility RECORDS and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the children signed in on the electronic system. LPA reviewed two (2) children's files and one (1) staff files around 2:15 PM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights forms, and all children files contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate.

The three classrooms were inspected around 2:30 PM, and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors surfaces are well maintained, and the furniture is the correct size for preschool children. The classrooms equipment is in good repair and the room temperature is adequate for children in care. There is proper individual storage space for each child and the cubbies have their names posted on the shelves to identify each child's personal property. The isolation area for sick children is in the main classroom, away from other children in care.

LPA tested the centers dual smoke & carbon monoxide detectors and found it to be functioning properly. The center has a working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and multiple fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 10/24/24. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

See 809-C.
Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/08/2024
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LOVING HEARTS PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700560
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2024
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This facility provides snacks for the children in care. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.

The outdoor play area is next to the parking lot which is fully fenced and free of defects and dangerous conditions. There are canopies that provide shade to children when at play. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. There's a shed with a lock to prevent children access to equipment on the playground.



LPA’s observations during the visit...around 2:10 PM, the children were taking their afternoon nap in the classroom while two staffs members watched over them. At 3:15 PM some children began to wake up from their naps and asked staff if they could use the restroom. Some children were escorted to the restroom by staff while others were being picked up by their parents.

LPA checked the children's bathrooms around 2:45 PM. The children's bathroom has a stall marked for the adult staff to use. The children's and staff bathrooms are both located in the hallway of the center with one bathroom located in a classroom to the right and the other in a bathroom to the left. LPA checked and flushed all of the toilets in each bathroom to see if they were working, and they were...LPA also ran the water in the faucet to make sure the temperature did not get too hot for children in care. LPA verified that all of the sinks, toilets, and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition during todays inspection.



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 facility representative 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.

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/.



See 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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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: LOVING HEARTS PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700560
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2024
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LPA reminded the facility representative that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.

Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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 child care 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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 facility representative 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 facility representative 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 facility representative Sheila Willard.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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