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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700633
Report Date: 04/04/2024
Date Signed: 04/04/2024 04:46:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/04/2024 04:46 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:STEAM PRESCHOOL AFACILITY NUMBER:
015700633
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MONIQUE LIEBHARDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:245 ABBIE STREETTELEPHONE:
(925) 410-4375
CITY:PLEASANTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94566
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28CENSUS: 7DATE:
04/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Monique LiebhardTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Colson and Morgan Pringle met with Applicant Monique Liebhard, for the purpose of an announced new application prelicensing inspection. The applicant requests 16 preschool children from 30 months to kindergarten and 12 Toddler children from 18 months to 36 months. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children was conducted. There are 7 children and 5 staff members including the center director. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Physical Plant: The facility is a one (1) story building with two (2) classrooms. There are three toilets and three sinks for both classrooms. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility.

Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children’s belongings. Drinking water will be provided and distributed in labeled water bottles for all children. Children do take naps at facility. There are cots and bedding materials for all the children. Parent will wash all blankets on Friday. Staff will wash all sheets and sanitized the mats every Friday. There is an emergency first aid bag which includes a first aid kit in both classrooms. The facility provides two lunch and snacks. The menu is posted for review. Food is provided by an outside vendor. There is food available and in quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children in care.

Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/04/2024
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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: STEAM PRESCHOOL A
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700633
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use.

Classroom measurements:
LPAs measured two (2) classrooms. The indoor total measurements for the Toddler component classroom is 845.96 square feet which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 12 Toddler children. The total indoor measurements for the Preschool component is 1025.17 will accommodate the Applicant's request for 16 Preschool children.

There are a total of 3 toilets and 3 sinks for both components. Staff bathroom is located outside near building 500.

Outdoor Activity Space:
There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with chain link fence and the building wall that is at least four feet tall. There is enough age-appropriate equipment and toys for Toddlers. The play structure includes a safety label, which designates use for children. There is cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is a shaded area that includes an extended roof to cover the area. Climbing structures, bikes, and slides are safe and in good condition. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Children have access to drinking water and will use their own water bottles outside.

The outdoor play space is 1761.6 sq. feet for the entire play area. The outdoor measurements will accommodate both Preschool and Toddler components at the individual outdoor play space time.

Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

Original Signatures are on file.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: STEAM PRESCHOOL A
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700633
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted for review. The facility utilizes a land line telephone and cell phones. Fire Clearance was received on March 2024.

Sign in/Sign out: Applicant stated an electronic sign in and sign out process will be utilized, and will provide a paper sign in/sign out if the tablets are unavailable.

Licensee 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.

LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.

Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant 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.

Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: STEAM PRESCHOOL A
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700633
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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

LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children’s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Applicant 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.

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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.


Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: STEAM PRESCHOOL A
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700633
VISIT DATE: 04/04/2024
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Exit interview was conducted with Applicant, Monique Liebhard.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. In-Service training plan is missing the additional resources.
2. Employee Handbook is missing child abuse reporting procedures. In addition to reporting to Child Protective Services and what is their policy and procedure on reporting to the licensing agency.
3. Employee Rights need to be referenced on page 12 in Employee Handbook.
4. Staff work hours and shifts are missing in the Employee Handbook.
5. Admission Agreement - Toddler Option Statement needs to include written permission from the parent or authorized representative. A signature line is needed for parent and facility representative.
6. Remove all disinfectants from the wall counter which is accessible to children
7. Temperature regulator is needed for the Preschool classroom to ensure temperature is between 68 degrees and 85 degrees at all times.
8. Preschool and Toddler classrooms need more cots for the maximum capacity requested.
9. Fire Department will be contacted regarding the double lock on the gate in the Preschool classroom and on the facility fence.
10. Provide a written plan on how the facility will accommodate an ill child for department review.
11. Please provide one additional relocation site.
12. Vacuum cleaner needs to be removed from the Toddler bathroom.
13. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/04/2024
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