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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700634
Report Date: 06/03/2026
Date Signed: 06/03/2026 12:31:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/03/2026 12:31 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:	KEEN LEARNERS MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	015700634
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GUPTA, RAJESH		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	4209 BAINE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(510) 797-9944
CITY:	FREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94536
CAPACITY: 78	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 78	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	06/03/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Rajesh Gupta		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On June 3, 2026, at 8:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. LPA was greeted by Teacher Mirelle Mullin and Leela Kanchibotla was granted entry into the facility. Director Rajesh Gupta joined the inspection 30 minutes after LPA’s arrival. Present during the inspection were the Site Director, four teachers, and nineteen (19) preschool-age children in care. The center has a toddler option and currently operates Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 6:30pm. Licensure: Toddler component: (21 Capacity) ages 18-36 months in classroom 1. Preschool component: (57 Capacity) ages 2 years to entry into 1^st grade in classrooms 2, 3, and 4. Waiver to be posted for public view. Total Capacity: 78.

All required postings were appropriately displayed on the walls, including the license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Personal Rights, child seatbelt laws, menus, daily activity schedules, and lead testing results.

The preschool has three classrooms (Rooms 1–3). Room 1 serves children ages 2 to 3½, Room 2 serves children ages 3 to 4½, and Room 3 serves children ages 4 to 5½. Each classroom contains a children’s bathroom stocked with soap and paper towels, and sinks provide cold water only. Staff have separate adult restrooms.

Classrooms provide adequate space for naptime and include individual cubbies for each child’s belongings. The facility is clean, organized, and furnished with age-appropriate materials, and no toxins, hazards, or bodies of water were accessible to children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2026

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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: KEEN LEARNERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 015700634
	VISIT DATE: 06/03/2026

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All sanitation fixtures were in good condition. Cots are available, with linens sent home weekly for cleaning. For toddlers, soiled clothing and linens are sent home and replaced the next day. Trash containers have tight-fitting lids.

Each classroom has a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC or 2A10BC), and the annual fire system inspection was completed by the Fremont Fire Department on May 6, 2026. Smoke detectors are hardwired to alert the Fremont Fire Department. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Heating and ventilation are adequate. Children sign in and out electronically through Brightwheel. Monthly disaster drills are conducted; the most recent earthquake/fire drill occurred on January 13, 2026. Medications reviewed were unexpired and properly stored. Staff bathrooms are separate from children’s bathrooms, and the director confirmed there are no firearms or weapons on site.

The center provides snacks, and children bring their own lunches from home. Menu items are posted one week in advance, and all reviewed snack items were within their expiration dates. The food preparation area is clean, adequately equipped, and free of hazardous materials.

The playground is safe, fully fenced, and equipped with appropriate fall-absorbing surfacing materials. Ample shade is available, and staff provide continuous supervision. Children’s water bottles are labeled and brought outdoors.

Children’s files reviewed were complete and current. Staff files showed required background clearances and associations. At least one opening or closing staff member holds a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. The director was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years.

Site 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2026

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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: KEEN LEARNERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 015700634
	VISIT DATE: 06/03/2026

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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 childcare 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 21-21.1-CCP). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides bottled water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care 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 to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps familiesobtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

No deficiencies were issued during today’s inspection. This report will remain on file for 3 years.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals Rights provided.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Rajesh Gupta.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/03/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2026

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