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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004632
Report Date: 10/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/30/2024 03:38:57 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:	L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL REDWOOD CITY		FACILITY NUMBER:	414004632
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	PIORODA, BERNADETTE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2336 EL CAMINO REAL		TELEPHONE:	(650) 362-3266
CITY:	REDWOOD CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94063
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37	CENSUS: 34	DATE:	10/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Bernadette "Berni" Pioroda Cruz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:20 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 October 30th, 2024 at approximately 9AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tapia-Mandujano and Naves conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Bernadette "Berni" Pioroda Cruz and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility are Director and five staff caring for a total of 34 preschool age children. All adults working in the facility are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Facility operates in Preschool Classroom #1(Dragonflies) and #2 (Butterflies). The facility operates as a combination center with an infant program next to the preschool rooms. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs toured and inspected the child care area indoors and outdoors for Health and Safety Hazards. LPA observed each classroom to be clean and equipped with age appropriate toys and materials. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classrooms, labeled with each child's individual names. LPA observed facility has an installation of a fire alarm system inside each classroom as well as a fully charged, fire extinguishers. The classrooms have a smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed as well as emergency kits with first aid materials and emergency contact information. Medication is stored appropriately, inaccessible to enrolled children and maintained with proper documentation in the Kitchen/Break Room. All poisons, cleaning solutions and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children in off limit areas or facility high shelves. Facility offers breakfast, lunch, and snack. Per Director, parents are also allowed to bring their own food. Weekly menu is posted. Water is available to children indoors and outdoors. Outdoor area appears to be clean and orderly. There are a variety of outdoor equipment that are in good working condition. Children are signed in and out of facility with parents' signatures electronically. Facility has license documentation and information properly posted and available for review in the entrance. Continued on Page 2..

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leslit Tapia-Mandujano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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

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Created By: Leslit Tapia-Mandujano On 10/30/2024 at 02:26 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: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL REDWOOD CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004632
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.3(b)(1)

Teacher-Child Ratio

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is one fully qualified lead teacher and one fully qualified aide supervising 20 children making the facility out of ratio. There was an adittional staff with no ECE units present. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/31/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will make staff changes to ensure that there are qualifying teachers at all times to not be out of teacher-child ratio. Director will submit a written plan/schedule to ensure that teacher chid-ratio is met at all times. Plan can be emailed to LPA Tapia-Mandujano by 10/31/2024.

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

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Leslit Tapia-Mandujano

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL REDWOOD CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004632
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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LPAs reviewed facility records that included 5 children's records and 5 staff records. LPAs observed children's records to be complete. At least one staff have an up to date CPR & First Aid certificate. Staff have up to date Mandated Reporter Certificate.During file reviews it was discovered that there is only one fully qualified lead teacher and one qualifying aide with 20 preschool age children, making the classroom be out of ratio by 2 children during today's inspection. Type B citation was issued. Last emergency drill was conducted 09/2024. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged and documented.

Facility representative 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.

Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.

Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com. LPA observed the completion certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: Leslit Tapia-Mandujano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL REDWOOD CITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004632
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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

Facility representative 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.

***California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Div. 12, Ch 3) were cited on this day.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Bernadette "Berni" Pioroda Cruz.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leslit Tapia-Mandujano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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