414004517-4-25-2024-05-CC-MZAA-D4NR6Y-20240425124530

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004517
Report Date: 04/25/2024
Date Signed: 04/25/2024 12:45:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/25/2024 12:45 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:	REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	414004517
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RUTH, SUSAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1445 HUDSON STREET		TELEPHONE:	(650) 367-7374
CITY:	REDWOOD CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94061
CAPACITY: 46	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46	CENSUS: 39	DATE:	04/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Susan Ruth		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:00 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 April 25, 2024 at approximately 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza and Maria Olguin Leon, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA's met with Director, Susan Ruth, and explained the purpose of the visit. Preschool shares the space with the YMCA Program. In the building, Preschool operates in one room that is divided into two classrooms. First classroom is the bumble bee class for the 2 years old. The second class is the Butterfly Class, Dragon Fly Class, and Caterpillar class. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was 2 directors, 39 children, and 3 teaching staff. A total of 44 children are enrolled in Child Care Center. LPA's 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 classroom 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. There are cubbies with mats that are labeled and have each child’s name. Napping area was observed to be appropriately equipped. Per director, mats are wiped down, and sheets are washed every Friday. Children will use their individual mats, and sleep throughout the classroom. LPAs observed electrical outlets in classroom to also be made inaccessible with child safety locks. Facility is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, fully stocked first aid kit, smoke alarm system and carbon monoxide detector. LPAs tested carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, which were observed to be working. Center is conducting practice emergency drills monthly. Last emergency drill was conducted March 2024. Storage for children's belongings is located inside the classroom, that are labeled with children's individual names. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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: REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004517
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

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Bathroom for children's use was observed to be clean. There is a bathroom used for both classrooms. There are two sinks. Per director one sink was leaking and is scheduled for repair. There are two toilets and one urinal that are in working condition. Sinks accessible to children and were equipped with appropriate sanitation products. 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. Snack is stored in refrigerator and shelfs in classroom. Parents provide children with lunch. Lunch boxes are stored in children’s personal labeled cubbies. LPAs observed refrigerator to be clean with food appropriately stored and maintained. Garbage cans in classroom were observed to have tight fitting lids. Children will use refile water bottles in sinks located in bathroom and classroom. A jug of water is located outside in play area where children can refile water bottles when they play outside.

Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPAs did not observe loose debris or materials in outdoor area. There is a play structure that has tanbark flooring. There is a sandbox outdoors, with a covered tarp, when children play, sandbox is made accessible to children. Sandbox has a tent over that is used for shade. There are multiple umbrellas and tents over play structures. Outdoor materials were observed to be in good working condition. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on site.

Program utilizes cubbies at entrance where parents provide signatures for children's sign in and out records. LPAs observed licensing posters and documents to be properly. LPAs reviewed 5 staff facility records and 6 children facility records. All required forms are on file. Director's packet is complete.

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: 04/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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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: REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004517
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

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Licensee 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 02/25/2023 and results complied. There was one deficiency sited during today’s inspection. Lead water was tested after the due date of 1/1/23. LPAs informed director, Susan Ruth that this report dated 04/25/2024 document(s) (1) Type B citation.

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/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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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: REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004517
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

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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, Susan Ruth.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 04/25/2024 12:45 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Melissa Zaragoza On 04/25/2024 at 12:02 PM

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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
, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004517
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview 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: 04/25/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility tested water fixtures Feb 2023. Water fixture tested is below the 5.5 ppb threshold. Director submitted completed LIC9275, LIC9276, LIC999 and results of lead levels to department. Director to verify with certified lead water sampler results will be uploaded to licensing lead testing database.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Melissa Zaragoza

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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