414004517-8-27-2026-05-CC-MOLN-DXCRTB-20260827131805

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004517
Report Date: 08/27/2026
Date Signed: 08/27/2026 01:18:43 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:	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: 37	DATE:	08/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:35 AM
MET WITH:	Susan Ruth		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:35 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 27, 2026, at approximately 8:35am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon arrived at facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Directors Susan Ruth and Vashti Rambo and explained the purpose of visit. Present in the facility today were both Directors and three staff supervising 37 preschool children. All staff working at facility have criminal background clearances. LPA reminded Directors to associate all substitutes with the facility. LPA observed facility to be out of ratio with two staff supervising 26 children, third teacher was in the bumble room with 8 children and aide was cleaning tables, type B deficiency issued. Other children arrived during inspection. Facility operates a preschool program Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm. Sign in/sign out sheet is available at entrance of facility. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets to confirm that children are being signed in properly. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights, Personal Rights, Car seat Law poster and Earthquake Preparedness checklist posted inside classroom on bulletin board and is easily visible for parents to review. Last emergency drill was conducted on July 31, 2026, and is properly documented. LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 5 staff files; all children’s and staff files were complete. At least one employee on site has a current CPR/First Aid certification. Isolation area for sick children is at entrance of facility by cubbies. Facility is equipped with a pull-down fire alarm. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were both tested during today’s visit and observed to be in working condition. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in classroom. First aid supplies are kept in kitchen cabinet. Facility is equipped with a landline and staff use cell phone to communicate with staff and parents. Per Directors, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Cont. page 2...

Marie Rodriguez
Maria Olguin-Leon
	DATE: 08/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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: REDWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004517
	VISIT DATE: 08/27/2026

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LPA inspected the indoors and outdoors of facility for health and safety hazards. Preschool Program operates on site of the YMCA building. Preschool classroom is divided into four classroom areas: Bumble (2 yrs. old), Butterflies, Caterpillar, and TK’s, which are all used as communal areas. LPA observed classroom to be clean and safe. Classroom has proper lighting, temperature and ventilation to provide safety and comfort. LPA observed electrical outlets secured with childproof covers. Classroom cabinets are secured with child safety latches. LPA observed child size furniture with rounded corners. Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials, art supplies, assorted blocks and dramatic play areas. LPA observed flooring in all classrooms to be clean and equipped with rugs. Per Director, rugs are vacuumed nighly and deep cleaned quarterly or as needed. Cubbie are available for children to store their personal belongings.

LPA observed a changing table in the bumble classroom. Changing table is equipped with a padded washable vinyl surface and within an arm’s length to a sink. Children’s restroom was observed to have two toilets, one urinal and two sinks. Staff use a separate restroom on site. LPA observed restrooms were clean with working toilets and sinks with no running hot water. All trash containers in restroom and in classroom have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored behind child proof cabinets for inaccessibility to children.

The outdoor playground was surrounded by a 5-ft wood fence and with building. Playground was observed to be in good condition, which included age-appropriate slide climbing play structures, ride on toys, and other age-appropriate toys, all in good condition. LPA observed a sandbox which is secured with a tarp when not in use. There is plenty of shade provided by a canopy and sunshades. Outdoor flooring is a cement walkways and sand to absorb and cushion falls. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Directors, there is a swimming pool on site of the YMCA center.

Children bring their own lunches from home and facility provides am/pm snacks to children in care. LPA observed menus properly posted. Per Directors, facility uses the same snack schedule on a weekly basis. LPA observed child size tables and chairs for eating purposes. Children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with children’s names. Children's water bottles are refilled using a water filtered pitcher. Kitchenette area was observed to be clean and food properly stored in airtight containers to avoid contamination or spoilage. LPA observed a kitchenette to have two sinks, a refrigerator, and microwave.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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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: 08/27/2026

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Children use sleeping mats for napping purposes. Sleeping mats were observed to be in good condition and labeled with children’s names. Facility provides sheets for napping and sheets are washed on a weekly basis and mats are also sanitized and cleaned.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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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: 08/27/2026

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For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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.

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

See page LIC809D for deficiency cited during today’s visit, under 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 Directors, Susan Ruth and Vashti Rambo. Appeal rights were provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/27/2026 01:18 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Maria Olguin-Leon On 08/27/2026 at 12:22 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

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: 08/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.3(a)

Teacher-Child Ratio

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. 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 in LPA observed one staff and aide with 25 children and at another time observed two qualified staff with 26 children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During visit, Facility had three qualified teachers and one aide on site.
	POC Due Date: 08/28/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will submit a written plan on how they will ensure that facility and qualified staff will maintain appropriate staff to child ratios at all times. LPA provided Director with capacity regulations for staff to children ratios. Facility will also retrain staff on teacher to child ratios and what steps to take if a staff must step out of ratio. Written plan and training agenda with staff signatures will be submitted to LPA Maria Olguin-Leon via email by September 10th, 2026. Per Directors, facility is in the process of hiring two qualified teachers and one qualified aide.

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.

	Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Maria Olguin-Leon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2026

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