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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274416131
Report Date: 11/14/2024
Date Signed: 11/14/2024 01:22:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2024 01:22 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:LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
274416131
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LAURA H & EVELYN WFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:893 BLANCO CIRCLETELEPHONE:
(831) 261-9897
CITY:SALINASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93901
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: DATE:
11/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection (care tool). The purpose of today’s visit is to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA met with the Administrative Director (AD) Sheila Acosta, and explained the nature of today's visit. The facility also has a preschool license #274416130 on site. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during todays visit. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.

LPA reviewed ten children's and six staff files during today's visit. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), immunization records, LIC 9227, physicians report, personal rights, and parents rights, as well as Needs & Services Plans. Needs & Services Plans also include individual feeding plans for each child and are updated at least once every three months or sooner if needed. The AD file contains the required transcripts/verification of experience. AD and all staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. The Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times in each licensed program (infant/ preschool) or present during off-site activities (field trips).

AD understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Director understands that infants shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are in order. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers, and water bottles. The facility exclusively utilizes filtered water for drinking, and food services. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Cortez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/14/2024
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 274416131
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height. The infant changing table(s) has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch think and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The infant playground/ outdoor space is separate from the preschool outdoor space. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Cleaning supplies are securely stored and inaccessible to the children. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

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.

AD 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with AD and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Director 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 AD the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Cortez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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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: LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 274416131
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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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.

AD 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.

During the exit interview, AD confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Administrative Director Sheila Acosta.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Cortez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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