414002820-2-19-2025-05-CC-MZAA-DE2VSM-20250219154148

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414002820
Report Date: 02/19/2025
Date Signed: 02/19/2025 03:41:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/19/2025 03:41 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 DIST. (INFANT)		FACILITY NUMBER:	414002820
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JULIE FERNANDEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1851 LEXINGTON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 341-4251
CITY:	SAN MATEO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94402
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Julie Fernandez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 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 February 19, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Julie Fernandez, and explained the purpose of the visit. Highlands Recreation Dist. Center is an infant program. Infant program is located inside the Highlands Recreation Dist. Center. Infant program operates in 1 classroom, The Monkeys classroom. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was the director, the assistant director, 8 infant children, and 2 teachers. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All staff present have fingerprints and background check on file. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classroom includes a variety of toys and materials that were in good condition. LPA observed classroom to have age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials. LPA observed cleaning materials to be stored locked, inaccessible to children in care. Infant classroom was observed to have a napping room. LPA observed napping room to have play pens for sleeping children. Per director, center provides the tight fitted sheets. Per director, sheets are washed weekly by parents. LPA observed sleep logs for napping infants. Sleeps logs document every 15 minutes a child is sleeping, and the position they were sleeping in. The classroom is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit. LPA observed Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm were unable to get tested due to alarm being wired with the entire building. Storage for children's belongings is inside the classroom. Children's cubbies are labeled with children's individual pictures and name on it. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or chemicals in the classrooms. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 DIST. (INFANT)	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002820
	VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025

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There is 1 changing table issued for changing diapers for enrolled infants. LPA observed changing table to be next to a sink. Sink is with in arms reach of the changing table. Per director, parents provide diapers, and the childcare center provides the wipes. LPA observed cubbies, labeled with children’s names on it, for storing diapers. LPA observed no cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous materials for to be stored in changing area.

Program does not provide a food service. Per director, parents pack children’s bottles, and food from home. LPA observed children’s lunches to be stored in the fridge. Lunch bags and bottles were observed to be labeled and maintained. There are currently no children enrolled, with allergies or dietary restrictions.

Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor play area to have a roof for shade. LPA observed a play structure to have cement flooring. LPA observed toys and material to be in good conditions. Per director, children bring water bottles from home, and refill them in the classroom.

Program uses an app, “Bright Wheel”, for parents to sign in and out for their sign in/sign out system. Children were properly signed in during LPAs’ visit. LPA observed licensing posters and required documents to be properly posted. Program’s last disaster drills was conducted on 01/14/2025.

LPA reviewed 5 facility staff records. LPA reviewed 6 children facility records which were complete and had all required documents. Children's records have emergency information on file. All staff on site have a current CPR/First Aid certification and 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: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 DIST. (INFANT)	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002820
	VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025

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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.

Childcare center building was constructed after 2010. LPA has received proof of the building construction date.

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.

There are no deficiencies 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: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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