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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414001561
Report Date: 09/24/2024
Date Signed: 09/24/2024 04:50:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/24/2024 04:50 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:HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICTFACILITY NUMBER:
414001561
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FERNANDEZ,JULIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1851 LEXINGTON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(650) 341-4251
CITY:SAN MATEOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94402
CAPACITY: 38TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38CENSUS: 14DATE:
09/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:35 PM
MET WITH:Administrator, Julie FernandezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:05 PM
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On September 24, 2024 at approximately 2:35pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza and Catrina Quimbo, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with the director, Julie Fernandez, and explained the purpose of the visit.

Highlands Recreation district is a combination facility with infant, preschool and school age components. Preschool program is located in the Early Education building. Preschool program operates in two classrooms: Tigers class and Chameleons class. Both classrooms have children with mixed ages, 2- to 4-year-olds. The children’s bathroom is in between both classrooms, shared between the programs.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was the director, 21 preschool age children and 4 teachers. There are two teachers per classroom. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPAs' visit.

LPAs inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classroom includes a variety of toys and materials that were in good condition. LPAs observed classrooms to have age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials. LPAs observed cleaning materials to be stored in high shelves, inaccessible to children in care.

Children sleep in classrooms. Children sleep in their individual mats. LPAs observed mats to be stored in a closet, labeled with each individual child’s name. LPAs did not observe sheets to be touching each other. Per director, the center provides the sheets. Sheets are clean and maintained by handing them to parents, weekly, for wash.

Each classroom is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and smoke detectors. Per director, there are carbon monoxide detectors installed in high ceilings in each classroom. LPAs could not test carbon monoxide detectors during the inspection because due to the high ceilings. Per director, smoke alarm is connected with the entire facility, and could not be tested during visit. Storage for children's belongings is in classrooms. Childrens cubbies are labeled with children's individual names and photo.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024
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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001561
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024
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Bathroom for children was observed to be clean. Sinks and toilets were in working condition. Bathroom was equipped with appropriate sanitation products. There is a diaper changing table for diapering children. LPAs observed bathroom to have trash can bins with tight fighting lids. LPAs observed children’s diapers to be stored and properly labeled with each child’s name on it. LPAs observed no cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous materials to be stored in bathroom. LPAs did not observe any accessible poisons or chemicals in classroom.

Program provides snacks only. Per director, children bring lunch from home. Snack is prepared in facility's kitchenette. LPAs observed kitchenette with a refrigerator and sink to be clean with labeled food appropriately stored and maintained. LPA observed poisons and chemicals to be stored separately from food items. Per director, children store their lunch bags in their individual cubbies. LPAs observed children’s individual cubbies to be labeled with their names and photos.

Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPAs observed outdoor play area to have an overhead tarp for shade. LPA observed play structure to have tanbark flooring. Outdoor materials are stored outside in bins, that was observed to be in good working condition.

Program uses Bright wheel for the sign in/sign out system. Children are properly signed in during LPAs’ visit. LPAs observed licensing posters and documents to be properly posted, outside of the two classrooms. Program’s last disaster drills was conducted on April 29, 2024.

LPAs reviewed 5 facility staff records which were complete and had all required documents. LPAs reviewed 6 children facility records which were complete and had all required documents. Children's records have emergency information on file. Multiple staff on site have a current CPR/First Aid certification. All staff records reviewed include a current Mandated Reporter certification. Staff records also include required immunizations that were made available for review.

Director was reminded all staff hired are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024
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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 CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001561
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024
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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.

During visit, director provided documentation Early Education building was built after 2010. Director will submit additional proof of when building was built.

LPA's discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/.

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.

No deficiencies were cited today.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Julie Fernandez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2024
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