410519000-7-30-2026-05-CC-LGOZ-DWGT4N-20260730142413

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410519000
Report Date: 07/30/2026
Date Signed: 07/30/2026 02:24:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/30/2026 02:24 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:	SERENDIPITY SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	410519000
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CEREFICE, LAURIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3172 CLEARVIEW WAY		TELEPHONE:	(650) 574-7400
CITY:	SAN MATEO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94402
CAPACITY: 116	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 116	CENSUS: 87	DATE:	07/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:25 AM
MET WITH:	Laurie Cerefice		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:40 PM

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On 7/30/2026 at 9:25AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Director, Laurie Cerefice. The purpose of today's visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual-random inspection. The facility located at the address above is a licensed preschool program. Present was the director and 12 staff supervising 87 children. The children present had been signed in by their guardian. The days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 5:30PM. The childcare program utilizes seven classrooms: Lower Building: Panda (3 year old); Flamingo (3 years old); Lama (3 years old); Monkey (2 years old); Upper Building: Lady Bug (4/ 5 year old); Shining Stars (4/5 year old); Brown Bears (3/4 year old) and the 3 shared, outdoor play areas: Sand Yard, Front Yard and Side Yard. Per director, side yard is not currently in use. The LPA toured facility with director, inside and outside for health and safety hazards.

At 9:45AM., LPA observed the following: The facility was neat and orderly, with age-appropriate materials available for the children. The classrooms had been divided into separate activity areas including a carpet, reading, and seating areas. The floors, including carpets and other ground surface were clear of obstructions or hazards. The accessible furniture and playthings inspected were in good repair, free of sharp corners or splintered edges. The classroom was equipped with labeled cubbies for storage of children’s belongings, and tables/ chairs scaled to the appropriate size. The classrooms were equipped with large cabinets for storage of teacher supplies and staff items.

For nap/ schedule rest, stackable cots are stored in each room and were labelled. Per director, the nap supplies (blankets) are taken home by families on Friday, to be washed and returned. The bathrooms were maintained clean with liquid soap and paper towels available for hand washing. LPA observed fold-down changing table available for staff as needed.

The facility had ventilation, was well lit, and maintained at a comfortable temperature for children in care. The facility had a functioning telephone service; testable carbon monoxide; and smoke detector (built-into building); and fire extinguisher size, 4A80BC.

LPA advised director to remove expanded water beads from the panda classroom. Item was removed during inspection. Advisory Note: Technical Assistance (LIC9102TV) was issued. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

Marie Rodriguez
Luis Gomez
	DATE: 07/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026

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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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: SERENDIPITY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 410519000
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026

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At 10:50AM., LPA inspected the shared, outside play area including: Front yard and Sand yard. The areas inspected were completely enclosed with tall fencing. LPA observed absorbent material (sand/ tan bark) installed underneath and around the climbing structures. The outside playthings, including tricycles, were in good repair. The outside space had adequate shading, and a seated available for the children.

For water services, refillable bottles are available for children to drink as they wish. Per director, the children’s water bottles are refilled from non-contaminated fixtures.

The kitchen/ food storage area was clean, and free of liter or rubbish. All food items reviewed had a current date had been properly stored.

At 11:15PM., LPA reviewed facility records including 5 children’s files and 12 personnel files. The personnel files contained the: Proof of Required Immunization; Notice of Employee Rights (LIC9052); Acknowledgement to Report Suspected Child Abuse (LIC9108); and Health Screening (LIC503).

At 11:30PM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed teacher's proof of qualifications missing from the facility records. Advisory Note/Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.

The children’s files were reviewed and included the: Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627); Identification of Emergency Information (LIC700); Physicians Report (LIC702); Immunization Record; and Personal Right Form (LIC613A).

During inspection, LPA reviewed the children's medication.

The director’s cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid certification was current, expiring on: 7/2027. Per director, facility-wide emergency disaster drill (Fire drill, Earthquake drill) was completed on: 5/15/2026., and 5/16/2026.

The required forms had been viably posted and included the: License Certificate; Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A); Personal Rights; Snack Menu (July); and the California Seat Belt Safety Laws. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Luis Gomez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026

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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: SERENDIPITY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 410519000
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026

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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, chapter 676, statues 2018 requires all licensed childcare centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the first test.

LPA has verified that lead testing procedure was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21- CCP.

LPA 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/.

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.

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. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Luis Gomez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026

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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: SERENDIPITY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 410519000
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026

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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.

Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited in the areas evaluated, according to Title 22, Division 12, Chap. 1 Ca. Health and Safety Code of Regulations. An exit interview was completed, including a review of facility evaluation report (FER) with Director, Laurie Cerefice. The signature of this form acknowledges receipt of these documents.

This report and rights to comment were discussed. This report must be available in the facility file for public review. The Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. The director was advised for additional questions to contact the San Bruno Regional Office, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.ccld.ca.gov

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Luis Gomez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026

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