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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 214005659
Report Date: 04/18/2025
Date Signed: 04/18/2025 12:57:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/18/2025 12:57 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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:FIRST FRIENDS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
214005659
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BRADSHAW, JENNIFERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:86 MONO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(415) 459-7028
CITY:FAIRFAXSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94930
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 22CENSUS: 20DATE:
04/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:39 AM
MET WITH:Monika Echandy and Jennifer BradshawTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On April 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tran and Leong conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPAs met with Site Supervisor Monika Echandy (S1) and Director Jennifer Bradshaw (S2) and explained the purpose of the visit.

Twenty pre-k children and five staff members (including the director) were present at today's visit.

LPAs reviewed the electronic app where parents sign their children into the facility and found all signatures were accounted for.

LPAs confirmed that each of the five staff members had obtained a criminal record clearance from the California Department of Social Services. The facility is within capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today's visit.

LPAs found that all necessary documents were displayed on the wall by the front door. This includes the facility license, waiver, Child Passenger Restraint System Poster, Notifications of Parents’ Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Personal Rights.

The most recent emergency disaster drill took place on March 25, 2025, and it was documented. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found that drills are conducted at least once every six months.

The facility is equipped with a first aid kit, a combo smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 2 fire extinguishers, and an emergency kit.

LPAs inspected the indoor and outdoor areas for health and safety hazards. The facility was clean, safe, and well-maintained. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxic substances were stored in locations inaccessible to children. All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were free of hazardous materials.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ali Zebila
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicole Tran
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/18/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: FIRST FRIENDS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 214005659
VISIT DATE: 04/18/2025
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LPAs observed that the classrooms had toys, furniture, and learning materials suitable for the children's age. There were storage areas for each child, labeled with their names. The facility also installed child safety covers on electrical outlets to ensure the safety of children. The bathroom was clean, fully functional, and equipped with the necessary sanitation supplies.

The outdoor playground has a fence that is at least four feet tall. The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. LPAs observed that children brought their own water bottles.

The director said that the facility does not provide lunch for the children. Families are asked to provide lunches for their children. The facility provides snacks for the children. The director also mentioned that one of the enrolled children has a documented allergy. The child’s medication is properly labeled with the prescription label and is stored in the kitchen cabinet.

The facility provides sleeping mats for children to rest or nap on. LPAs found that each child has blankets and sheets that were provided by their families. The blankets and sheets are taken home by the parents once a week to be washed and brought back to the facility.

LPAs reviewed the files of five children and confirmed that each file contains emergency identification information and required immunizations.

LPAs reviewed the files of five staff members. Out of five staff members, three had current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications, while two did not. The facility had at least one staff member on-site with a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, which meets the childcare regulations.

LPAs found that all five staff members have completed twelve units in Early Childhood Education (ECE). This qualifies them to work as teachers.

LPAs observed that one of the staff members did not have a completed LIC 503 form. Therefore, the facility will receive a technical violation.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ali Zebila
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicole Tran
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
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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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: FIRST FRIENDS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 214005659
VISIT DATE: 04/18/2025
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Facility Representative 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.

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

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 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/.

Facility Representative 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

Technical Violation: Violations of the Health and Safety Code (HSC), regulations (CCR), or interim licensing standards (ILS) that do not pose a health, safety or personal rights risk.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jennifer Bradshaw.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ali Zebila
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicole Tran
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/18/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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