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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384002455
Report Date: 12/05/2024
Date Signed: 12/05/2024 12:54:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/05/2024 12:54 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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:GROWING TREE SCHOOL LLC, THE (INF)FACILITY NUMBER:
384002455
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WU, PEI ZHENFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1984 GREAT HIGHWAYTELEPHONE:
(415) 682-8889
CITY:SAN FRANCISCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94116
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 12DATE:
12/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Pei Zhen WuTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On December 5, 2024., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Naves conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the center director, Pei Zhen Wu, and the center’s owner Maggie Poon. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and access to the center was granted. This is a combination center with preschool and infant on site. However, today’s inspection only focused on the infant program. Six teachers and the director supervised 12 children's infants today. The facility complies with the required teacher-infant ratios today. All staff members who were present during the inspection had criminal record clearance verified with the CDSS Guardian Background check site. The days and operations hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

LPAs inspected the Center for Health and Safety Hazards along with the Director. The Center uses electronic signed in and out using Lillio. The classrooms were clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The Center provides age-appropriate toys, furnishings, changing tables, and equipment. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water, nor did they notice any bouncers, exersaucers, or similar equipment at the facility.

According to the Director, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from children; all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. The Center has centralized combination smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors, as well as multiple fire extinguishers. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE SCHOOL LLC, THE (INF)
FACILITY NUMBER: 384002455
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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The center provides disposable diapers and wipes for the infants. The facility has a designated changing table. Two changing tables are equipped with at least 1" thick padding and disposable paper and have at least 3" elevated edges to prevent accidents. The changing table was observed to be located within arm's reach of the sink, and disposable wipes were used to clean the area after each use. The Director has been reminded that the diaper changing area and sink must be reserved for their intended use only, not for food preparation or as a counter to store classroom activities or teacher resources.

There is a designated area where infants can rest or nap without being distracted or disturbed. The area is equipped with sufficient sleeping equipment and cots for each child, and all mats and bedding are stored in their appropriate location. LPAs reminded the Director that emergency exits must always remain clear and that cots and cribs cannot be placed in a manner that obstructs emergency exits.

According to the Director, parents provide bottles, nipples, and other food service items for their infants, and the staff ensures that these items are sent home with the infants each day. LPA observed formula provided by parents was stored appropriately in the refrigerator, and each bottle was labeled accordingly. The food preparation site is kept clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.

The infant program has an outdoor waiver from the Department, allowing a maximum of 17 infants in the playground at one time. The infant’s outdoor area was observed surrounded by plastic baby gates and separated from the preschool program. The outdoor play area is well-maintained, clean, and free of debris. Additionally, all play structures have soft artificial turf underneath to prevent accidental falls. LPA reminded the Director to ensure that drinking water is readily available to the children.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE SCHOOL LLC, THE (INF)
FACILITY NUMBER: 384002455
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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LPAs reviewed the personnel and children's records at the facility. A sample of children's files contained complete information such as medical assessments, needs, services, feeding plans, and signed admission agreements. The staff members' files have proof of educational credentials. Multiple staff members were observed to have valid CPR cards and vaccine proofs for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza in their files. All staff members have up-to-date mandated reporter training certificates.

The facility posted the required documents, including the license, menus, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, and emergency disaster plan. The Director stated that fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly, with the most recent drills completed on December 3, 2024.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. LPAs also informed the 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.

LPAs reminded the Director that as of September 1, 2016. A person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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-care-centers/.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE SCHOOL LLC, THE (INF)
FACILITY NUMBER: 384002455
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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The Director 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.

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.

CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE,

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. During the visit, the center provided the test result document to LPA.

The Director 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

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

An exit interview and report were reviewed with the Director, Pei Zhen Wu, and the center’s owner, Maggie Poon.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brendon Van
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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