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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423134
Report Date: 09/28/2022
Date Signed: 09/28/2022 04:13:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2022 04:13 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:	BRIGHT START MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	013423134
ADMINISTRATOR:	DE ALWIS, SAMUDRA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1600 SOLANO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(510) 932-6435
CITY:	ALBANY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94707
CAPACITY: 25	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 25	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Samudra De Alwis		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 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	This is a revision from 06/08/22 On 06/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Guirit and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loretta Dyson conducted a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA and LPM met with applicants, Samudra De Alwis and Nautika De Alwis. LPA and LPM toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. No children were present at the time of this inspection. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Facility will utilize paper sign in/out. Measurements are as follows: Indoor: 891.12 sq ft. = 25 children Outdoor: 1,457 sq ft. = 19 children A fire clearance, with a total of 40 children, was received from the Albany Fire Department. LPA and LPM observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. There are 2 toilets and 2 sinks for children to utilize. LPA and LPM observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, furniture, and are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. LPA and LPM observed outdoor play area, they are fully fenced and have ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture.There is sufficient cushion to absorb a child's fall under the play structures. LPA and LPM observed ample amount of shade for children. The building has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPA and LPM did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. Per Director, children will be bringing their own lunches and water bottles, with water still accessible to children inside and outside. The isolation area will be in the hallway. See 809-C for continuance.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: BRIGHT START MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013423134
	VISIT DATE: 09/28/2022

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Director, Nautika De Alwis is a fully qualified preschool director.

If this facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A 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)/ (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.

Mandated reporter and appeal rights, civil penalties, unusual incident reporting and fingerprint requirements were discussed today. LPA reviewed responses and provided technical assistance including postings. Licensee is also being informed of the web address (www.ccld.ca.gov) for downloading child care forms, and the director is encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The director is also reminded that mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Preschool license for a capacity of 25 preschoolers will remain pending until the fencing is completed and the waiver for the outdoor play space is received. There are no deficiencies being cited today and exit interview conducted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Guirit
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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