384004669-3-2-2023-05-CC-CQUO-CPJTQV-20230302135633

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384004669
Report Date: 03/02/2023
Date Signed: 03/02/2023 01:56:44 PM

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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:	GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON		FACILITY NUMBER:	384004669
ADMINISTRATOR:	BRISENO, MARTHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3741 BUCHANAN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(415) 429-2008
CITY:	SAN FRANCISCO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94123
CAPACITY:	18	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Stephanie Silverman & Martha Briseno		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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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	On March 2, 2023 at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo, met with head of school, Stephanie Silverman, and center director, Martha Briseno, for a pre-licensing inspection. The facility is requesting a preschool application for a capacity of 18 preschool children (3 years to 6 years old). Licensing department received facility's fire clearance for the 18 preschool children 02/23/2023. The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The facility also operates as a private Montessori school that enrolls elementary and middle school children. Elementary and middle school children are maintained separate from preschool program children. Head of school and center director are aware elementary and middle school children are not allowed to co-mingle with preschool children. Children will be signed in and out of the facility with children's authorized representatives' signatures. Head of school and center director are aware singing in/out records must be made readily available for review during an inspection. The designated center director/site supervisor will be Martha Briseno. The facility was inspected indoors for health and safety hazards. Indoors: The facility is a multi-level facility that includes 4 classrooms total, front lobby, staff kitchen, and multi-purpose area. The preschool program will operate in Children's House classroom only, located on the first level of the facility, next to front lobby. The other 3 classrooms are utilized for the elementary and middle school children only. The Children's House classroom measures for 707.36 sq. ft. allowing for a capacity of 20 children. LPA observed classroom to be clean, equipped with furnishings, Montessori toys and materials that were age appropriate, safe and in good working condition. Classroom was observed to be separated into sections that include materials for practical life, language, math, art and care for the environment. Carpet and flooring was observed to be clean without any health or safety concerns. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Garfield Leung	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

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 BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON	FACILITY NUMBER: 384004669
	VISIT DATE: 03/02/2023

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Children's House classroom also includes a three step stair case that leads to an emergency exit. Head of School plans to install a sound alarm on exit door.

Sufficient storage space is located inside the classroom, that will be labeled with children's individual names. The facility will provide cots and sheets for napping children. Children have option to provide their own blankets as well. Sheets and cots will be laundered and cleaned weekly or as needed.

Overall facility maintains a fire alarm system. LPA observed facility to have multiple fire extinguishers. Fire alarm system includes a dual carbon monoxide, smoke alarm system. Children's House classroom is also equipped with an emergency backpack that is equipped with a first aid kit. Center director plans to maintain children's emergency contact information in emergency backpack as well.

Preschool program has access to two restrooms: one restroom for the exclusive use of Children's House children and one restroom that will be shared with elementary school children. Both restrooms are single stall, single use restrooms. LPA observed restroom to be labeled with Children's House use only. Second restroom that will be shared with elementary school will also be labeled for Children's House use. LPA observed restrooms to be in proper working condition, equipped with appropriate toileting materials and sanitation products. Sinks accessible to children do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Head of School and center director are aware elementary school and preschool program children are not allowed to use the restroom at the same time and are not to co-mingle. The total allowable capacity for toilet and sink ratio is 30 children. Head of School to submit a waiver request for the shared restroom with elementary school children.

Preschool program children also have access to multi-purpose area, located near head of school office. Due to area being a mutli-purpose area that will be shared among all children at facility in an open area, area was not measured or counted towards preschool capacity. LPA observed multi-purpose area to be equipped with appropriate materials and furniture that were in good working condition.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Garfield Leung	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON	FACILITY NUMBER: 384004669
	VISIT DATE: 03/02/2023

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Outdoors: Facility does not include an outdoor space. Program has applied for a waiver from department to utilize local park, "Moscone Park Playground" for outdoor space. Program has also applied to obtain a permit from city.

LPA, head of school and center director walked from facility to "Moscone Park Playground" to inspect space. Park is approximately 0.4 miles from facility and is an approximate 10 minute walk from facility. LPA observed playground to be used to be entirely enclosed with an at least 4 ft. high fence. LPA observed playground to have play structures with resilient padding underneath.

Head of school and center director are aware teacher to child ration when engaging in activities away from center, including utilizing local park, is 1 adult to 6 preschool children.
Head of school and center director are aware children must always be supervised when using local park. Head of school and center director are aware water must be made accessible at park for children in care. Head of school and center director are aware children are not to co-mingle with other individuals in the park or use the park restroom when occupied by another individual.

Program plans to use positive guidance when disciplining enrolled children. Isolation area for sick children will be located in lobby. Head of school and center director are aware children are not to be left alone and must always be supervised when isolated. Facility plans to provide a morning and afternoon snack only. Children are to provide their own lunch. Children will also provide their individual water bottles that can be refilled at facility with filtered water stations. Sanitization, washing and labeling of children's materials was discussed. Licensing documentation are properly posted both inside and outside the classroom.

LPA reviewed with head of school and center director the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Garfield Leung	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON	FACILITY NUMBER: 384004669
	VISIT DATE: 03/02/2023

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Medications with children's individual names and required documentation will be stored in office. Medications that require refrigeration will be stored in staff kitchen.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services –IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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.

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 platform. 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.

Prior to recommended licensure for capacity of 18 preschool children, following must be completed:
-Fingerprint clearance for head of school and center director.
-Inaccessibility of electrical outlets in Children's House classroom.
-Installation of sound alarm on exit door in Children's House classroom.
-Installation of child safety locks in lower cabinets in Children's House classroom.
-Approval of park permit as outdoor area from city.
-Approval of waiver for shared bathroom.
-Re-submission and approval of documentation requested in original application.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with head of school, Stephanie Silverman, and center director, Martha Briseno.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Garfield Leung	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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