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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274415296
Report Date: 01/08/2025
Date Signed: 01/08/2025 12:10:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/08/2025 12:10 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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (INFANT)FACILITY NUMBER:
274415296
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LORETTA EHRHARTFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2 JUSTIN COURTTELEPHONE:
(831) 647-9556
CITY:MONTEREYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93940
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 12DATE:
01/08/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Loretta EhrhartTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 1/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Harsimran Kaur met with Applicant Representative, Loretta Ehrhart. The purpose of the visit was an unannounced inspection to increase capacity 20 to 40 of infant component. The Infant Center serves children ages 0 - 2 years old in Room chicks, lambkins and piglets. The infant care center operates Monday–Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM. The fire clearance was approved on 09/20/24.
LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms.

Infant Classroom measurements are:
The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {1433.47} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 40 infants.

Infants Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1684.32) which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 40 preschool infants.

LPA observed all infant classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. LPA observed infant changing tables within arms reach to the sink. Applicant stated that parents provide food and milk bottles for infants. LPA advised Applicants that as per Title 22 regulations, bottles and dishes shall be rinsed for sanitizing at the end of each day. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/08/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (INFANT)
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415296
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2025
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LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. There are 25 chairs, 4 tables, 30 mats, 6 cribs, 40 cubbies/ 20 hooks, 10 feeding chairs, 3 toilets, 3 changing tables and 3 sinks for infants. Staff have separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office area of the facility. LPA observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in locked storage rooms inaccessible to children. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. LPA advised that Applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.

The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lunch and snacks are provided by parents and facility when infants are ready to eat. Drinking water is readily available for the children via pitchers and children can bring their own water bottles outdoors.

Outdoor area for infants were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Preschool outdoor activity space is physically separated from infant's outdoor activity space. Shade was provided by trees and canopy structures. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings and slides had cushioned with material (tan bark) that absorbs falls. Applicant was advised that sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA observed no bodies of water. The fence is at least four feet high. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care.

Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2025
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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (INFANT)
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415296
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2025
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Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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.
LPAs 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 Applicant 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.
LPA reviewed with the Applicant LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
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 platforms. 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.

The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered.
1. Approval of waiver request for infant outdoor play yard.

An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed. This report was provided to Loretta Ehrhart, Applicant Representative. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2025
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