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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073407432
Report Date: 10/20/2023
Date Signed: 10/20/2023 05:46:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/20/2023 05:46 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	SMART START PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	073407432
ADMINISTRATOR:	GARCIA, ROSA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2882 O'HARA AVE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 949-8557
CITY:	BRENTWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94513
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	10/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Rosa Garcia and Patricia (Trish)Cochran		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cherie Acosta and Brindha Govindasamy conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. There were 3 staff and 8 children present during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean. Food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets. A sample of staff and children’s records were reviewed. Fire/Disaster drill are conducted at least once every six months. 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: SMART START PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407432
	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2023

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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/

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

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 platform.
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.

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 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: SMART START PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407432
	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2023

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Licensee 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.

See 809-D for deficiency cited today.

A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed by telephone with Rosa Garcia and in person with Patricia (Trish) Cochran.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 10/20/2023 05:46 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Cherie Acosta On 10/20/2023 at 04:02 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: SMART START PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407432
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(d)(1)

Outdoor Activity Space

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	LPAs observed the wooden play structure to wobble when pressure was applied. LPAs also observed exposed nails on the play structure which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/27/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The play structure shall be made off limits to children in care immediately. Licensee shall ensure the play structure is safe for children in care and submit a self certified letter to CCL ensuring this is done by 10/27/23.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Cherie Acosta

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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