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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414001251
Report Date: 09/04/2025
Date Signed: 10/01/2025 09:55:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/01/2025 09:55 AM - 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:BROWN, RUTH M.FACILITY NUMBER:
414001251
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BROWN, RUTH M.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(650) 368-9914
CITY:REDWOOD CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94061
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 9DATE:
09/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Ruth BrownTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On September 4, 2025 @ approximately 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee Ruth Brown to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to licensee. Present in the home today was licensee, licensee spouse, two assistants, and an assistant’s minor child caring for 9 children (4 infants & 5 preschool-age). All adults living and working in the home have criminal background clearances and associated to facility. Licensee is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. Hours of operation are Monday– Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm. Licensee owns two dogs, LPA reviewed updated vaccines.

LPA and Licensee toured the indoors and outdoors of home for health and safety hazards. The home is a single story, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath home. The DAY CARE AREAS: Entrance foyer, living room (currently only used for napping), daycare room, bathroom #1(in daycare room), kitchen, dining room, utility room (walk through between dining room and daycare room) and backyard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS: All five bedrooms, the two bathrooms located in off limits area, garage and sides of backyard. The ISOLATION AREA: Dining room area and away from other children. LPA observed the home to have proper lighting and ventilation. LPA observed a child proof gate installed at the entrance foyer and in hallway to off limits area. LPA observed a changing pad in daycare room. LPA observed the bathroom to be equipped with children’s toiletries. The fireplace in the living room is properly barricaded. All electrical outlets are secured with childproof covers and barricaded with furniture. LPA observed cabinets in kitchen and bathroom equipped with childproof latches. Home is furnished with age-appropriate toys, storage cubbies, child size furniture, learning material, books, playpens, all in good condition. LPA observed each child to have their own playpen or sleeping mat; licensee provides sheets for playpens and are washed on a weekly basis or as needed. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children in care.

The entire backyard is surrounded by and enclosed with a 5 ft. wood fence. Off limits sides of backyard are secured with gates. LPA observed the backyard equipped with playhouses, a swing set (anchored to ground), slide structures, climbing dome and ride-on toys, all in good condition. LPA observed infant/toddler swings attached to patio awning. LPA observed the backyard to be equipped with an umbrella and trees to provide shade for children in care. Outdoor flooring is cement and artificial grass to cushion falls. LPA observed an unused jacuzzi in the off-limits area of backyard which had items stored on top of it and inaccessible.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/04/2025
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.

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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: BROWN, RUTH M.
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001251
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2025
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Home is equipped with a working smoke detector and working carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the utility room and is easily accessible. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Licensee uses a landline and cell phone in the home. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 2 staff files; all files were complete. LPA reviewed 15-minute sleep logs for enrolled infants. Licensee maintains a current children’s roster. Licensee CPR/FA expires 01/2026 and Mandated Reporter training expires 06/2027. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and two snacks to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee to label children’s food brought from home. LPA observed the Childcare License, Parent's rights and emergency disaster plan posted at entrance foyer of home. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on August 12, 2025, and is properly documented.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed 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 or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
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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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: BROWN, RUTH M.
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001251
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2025
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As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.v/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

Licensee 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 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.

During the exit interview, licensee Ruth Brown confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No deficiencies issued today in accordance with Title 22.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Ruth Brown.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
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