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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073401911
Report Date: 12/19/2024
Date Signed: 12/19/2024 12:09:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/19/2024 12:09 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
073401911
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KATHY CONROWFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2850 CHERRY LANETELEPHONE:
(925) 943-6777
CITY:WALNUT CREEKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94596
CAPACITY: 53TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 31CENSUS: 19DATE:
12/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Conrow, KathyTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On 12/19/24 at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mario Caro and Catherine Fernandes conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Kinder care Learning Center. LPAs met with Director, Kathy Conrow and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Center has a Toddler component operating in 1 room. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 6:45 am - 6pm in 4 Rooms on two floor levels:
Street Level: Toddler room, Preschool room, Pre-K room
Basement: Discovery preschool room
The physical plant was inspected. LPAs toured the premises with the Director.
Indoor space: Classrooms, and restrooms were inspected. There were 5 staff, Director, and 18 preschool children present. Facility was in compliance with teacher child ratios during inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to children. 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. There is an air conditioning vent on the floor of the Pre-K room. It has a grill cover on it. Director and facility staff Rose state this vent does not have any air flow, and cover does not get hot to the touch. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazards. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. LPAs observed a fully charged 2A-10-BC Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill/earthquake drills were conducted in December 2024. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, or unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted.
Outdoor space Both yards for Toddlers and Preschoolers were inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mario Caro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/19/2024
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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 073401911
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2024
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File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. Facility uses electronic system called Kindercare App, and utilizes a sign in/sign out log. A sample of children and staff files were taken for review. All files contained required documents. 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. LPAs Reminded Director of safe sleep regulations and the importance of maintaining safe sleep logs.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mario Caro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 073401911
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2024
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In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Kathy Conrow. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mario Caro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
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