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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073405611
Report Date: 05/14/2024
Date Signed: 05/14/2024 03:16:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/14/2024 03:16 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:	TASSAJARA LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	073405611
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LYNN BANDUCCI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1899 CASABLANCA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(925) 648-8600
CITY:	DANVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94506
CAPACITY: 127	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 127	CENSUS:	DATE:	05/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:19 PM
MET WITH:	Kristi Wolf/Victoria Gargalikis/Lynn Banducci		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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On 5/14/2024 at 1:19 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Akinleye arrived at Tassajara Learning Center to conduct an unannounced 2 year annual inspection. LPA was met by Director/Licensee Kristi Wolf, Lynn Banducci and Victoria Gargalikis. LPA explained the purpose for today’s visit and was granted access to the facility. The facility operates Monday - Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.

LPA toured the facility with co-director Victoria Gargalikis for a health and safety inspection. There are 5 classrooms : Topaz, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Crystal.

Indoor space: Classrooms, restrooms were inspected. Facility was in compliance with teacher child ratios during inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items 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. Children bring their own lunch and facility provides snacks. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair.

LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 4/18/24. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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: TASSAJARA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073405611
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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Outdoor space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. There are 2 play grounds, one of young children and other of older ages. 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.

File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sample of children and staff files was 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.

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 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.

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: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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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: TASSAJARA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073405611
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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During LPAs record review 5 out of 6 staff mandated reporter certificates were observed to be outdated and not within the two year regulation requirement.

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.

LPA referred licensee/director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA advised director to submit an attestation to request and exemption for lead testing.

Based upon observation, record review and interview there was one regulatory deficiency cited today. Please see 809-D for deficiency.

Exit interview conducted with co-director Lynn Banducci. Appeal rights were provided and a notice of site visit was provided to post for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/14/2024 03:16 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Ashley Akinleye On 05/14/2024 at 02:53 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: TASSAJARA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 073405611
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 staff did not have current mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/28/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states there will be an all staff meeting tonight 5/14/24 where she will advise all staff to have mandated reporter training completed. Licensee states she will submit proof of certificates to licensing by POC due date 5/28/24.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Sherelle Johnson

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Ashley Akinleye

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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