414002424-8-22-2024-05-CC-MZAA-D8DVFG-20240822162356

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414002424
Report Date: 08/22/2024
Date Signed: 08/22/2024 04:24:07 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 CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING LINKS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	414002424
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARRI GRACE CORPUZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1764 MARCO POLO WAY		TELEPHONE:	(650) 259-8544
CITY:	BURLINGAME	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94010
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 38	DATE:	08/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Grace Corpuz		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

NARRATIVE
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 August 22, 2024 at approximately 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza and Catrina Quimbo, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA's met with Director, Grace Corpuz, and explained the purpose of the visit. Preschool program shares the building with a Therapy Program. In the building, Preschool is licensed to operate in nine classrooms: Room 103, 110A, 110B, 112, 150 (re-labeled to #15), 157 (re-labeled to #23),160 (re-labeled to #17A and #17B), 166 (re-labeled to #20), and 168 (re-labeled to #18A and #18B) . Preschool program is currently operating in four classrooms: Farm class #23 (2 year olds), Meadow class #17A (3-4 years old), Ocean class #18A (3-4 year olds), Rainforest class #18B (4-5 year olds). Preschool program is also currently using Sensory Room #20 and Therapy Room #21. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was the director, 38 preschool age children, and 10 staff (including administrator). 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 electrical outlets in classrooms to be made inaccessible with child safety covers and/or blocked by furniture. Children sleep in classrooms. Napping area in classrooms were observed to be appropriately equipped. Children use their individual cots for napping. LPAs observed cots to have a tight fitted sheet. Per director, center provides sheets to children that are washed weekly. Per director, children are also welcomed to bring blankets from home for nap time. Facility is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, fully stocked first aid kit in each classroom, smoke alarm system, and carbon monoxide detector. LPAs tested carbon monoxide detector in each classroom, which were observed to be working. Storage for children's belongings is located inside the classroom, that are labeled with children's individual names. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8827
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2024

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: LEARNING LINKS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002424
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

101700(b)

Written Directives for Lead Testing

(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/22/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility tested water fixtures on January 9, 2024, after the lead testing requirement due date. Water fixtures tested are below the 5.5 ppb threshold. Deficiency cleared during visit.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8827
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2024

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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: LEARNING LINKS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002424
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2024

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Bathroom for children's use were observed to be clean. There is a bathroom in each classroom. Sinks and toilets were in working condition. Sinks accessible to children and were equipped with appropriate sanitation products. There are also diaper changing tables for diapering children. LPAs observed bathroom to have trash can bins with tight fighting lids. 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. Children's lunches are stored in their individual cubbies, labeled with their names. Snack is prepared in facility's kitchnette. 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.

Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPAs observed two outdoor play areas. One outdoor play structure is used by the 2 year olds, the second outdoor play structure is used by the 3-5 years old. Both play structures have cement, fake grass, and padded flooring underneath. Outdoor materials are stored outside in bins, that was observed to be in good working condition.

Program uses One Core app for the sign in/sign out system. LPAs observed licensing posters and documents to be properly posted, in each classroom and facility lobby. Program conducts disaster drills every other month.

LPAs reviewed 6 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.

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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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8827
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2024

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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: LEARNING LINKS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002424
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2024

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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.

Water quality was tested on January 9, 2024 and results complied. Lead water was tested after the due date of 1/1/23.

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.

Program was cited a Type B citation for not completing lead water testing requirement by due date of January 2023. Appeal Rights were provided. Facility's lead levels were within the 5.5ppb threshold, therefore deficiency cited today will also be cleared 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, Grace Corpuz.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8827
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza	TELEPHONE: 650-266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2024

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