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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073401855
Report Date: 01/30/2024
Date Signed: 01/30/2024 01:31:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2024 01:31 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	ALAMO COUNTRY SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	073401855
ADMINISTRATOR:	LISA PAGE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1261 LAVEROCK LANE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 406-4332
CITY:	ALAMO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94507
CAPACITY:	64	CENSUS: 32	DATE:	01/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:11 AM
MET WITH:	Lisa Page		TIME COMPLETED:	01:31 PM

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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 1/30/24 at 8:11 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Akinleye arrived at Alamo Country School to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was greeted by a toddler teacher in the office connected to the first classroom. LPA was advised by teacher that director was instructing her own class and she would advise her of the visit. LPA then met with director Lisa Page and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are (Full time) Monday to Friday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Halftime) Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 11:45 am. LPA toured the physical plant with the director Lisa Page for a health and safety inspection. The physical plant consists of 6 classrooms, 3 play yards, a garden, an office and a parking lot. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were inspected by LPA. The indoor spaces included 6 classrooms: Class 1 (Age 2) = 4 children; 1 teacher, Class 2 (Age 2.5) 4 children; 1 teacher, Class 3 (Age 3) 7 children; 2 teachers, Class 4 (Age 3.5) 11 children; 1 teacher, Class 5 (Age 3-4) 8 children; 1 teacher, Class 6 (Ages 4-5) 11 children; 1 teacher (Total: 45 children, 8 staff). During inspection children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye	TELEPHONE: (510) 926-9152
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ALAMO COUNTRY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073401855
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2024

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LPA observed a working 3A40BC fire extinguisher, multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on January 9, 2024. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.

Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted.

The outdoor spaces were toured with director Lisa Page for a health and safety inspection. LPA observed a gated garden near the front of the parking lot that is attached to a playground. Playground 1 is located in the lower space beyond the garden and is fenced. This playground includes a play structure, storage room and water outlets. Per the director these water outlets have been taken offline and are not used for drinking or made accessible to children in care. Site director advises water is made readily available for children and dispensed into water bottles separately for each child. LPA observed appropriate cushion beneath play structure, slides and swings to absorb falls. LPA also observed shade provided by trees and tables for leisure. Playground 2 is located near the first classroom and used for toddler outdoor play. This playground was observed by LPA to have age-appropriate toys for toddlers and accessible from both the parking lot and the classroom. Site director advises that this area is also used for parents to drop off their children after they have signed them in for the day in the front office. Playground 3 is located within the center of the facility with classrooms surrounding it. This playground is made accessible/inaccessible by gates. LPA observed there to be a big play structure, a sandbox and other age-appropriate toys. The play structure had appropriate cushion to absorb falls, and the sandbox was relatively safe and free of hazards.

LPA did not observe any large bodies of water in any of the 3 playgrounds inspected today. All play equipment that was inspected was observed to be maintained, in good condition and free of hazards.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye	TELEPHONE: (510) 926-9152
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ALAMO COUNTRY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073401855
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2024

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LPA observed facility's sign in and sign out procedure to consist of parents coming into the front office and using a binder to sign in and sign out their children daily.

During inspection LPA also conducted a file review, including a sample of both staff and children files. All files contained required documentation for children and staff. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained.

On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. Review of staff files show that staff has completed Mandated Reporter training.

This facility has completed lead testing per regulations and is in compliance due to lead exceedances being remedied by being taken offline.

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.

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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye	TELEPHONE: (510) 926-9152
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ALAMO COUNTRY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073401855
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2024

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Site director Lisa Page 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.

Site director Lisa Page 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.

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.

In all areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Therefore, no deficiencies were cited today.

Exit interview was conducted with site director Lisa Page. A notice of site visit was provided to site director to post for 30 consecutive days. Appeal rights were give to site director for review.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye	TELEPHONE: (510) 926-9152
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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