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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004891
Report Date: 04/19/2024
Date Signed: 04/19/2024 05:52:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/19/2024 05:52 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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:CHAI PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
414004891
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARCUS, ESTHERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:115 MONTE DIABLO AVETELEPHONE:
(650) 483-8350
CITY:SAN MATEOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94401
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90CENSUS: 18DATE:
04/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:16 PM
MET WITH:Esther MarcusTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:05 PM
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On 4/19/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Leong and Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit to the Child Care Center (CCC) listed above. LPAs met with the Director, Esther Marcus, and explained the purpose of the visit. Eighteen preschool-aged children and eleven staff members were present during the visit. The eleven members present at the CCC have all received criminal record clearance from the department. The CCC operates within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children.

LPAs observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities, were displayed in the CCC.

LPAs observed that the last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 2/14/2024 and properly recorded.

According to the Director, the CCC provides lunch and snacks for the children. LPAs reminded the Director about the importance of sanitation and proper food preparation.

LPAs observed that the CCC maintains an electronic record of the children’s attendance, with corresponding parental signatures and all enrolled children are accounted for during the day.

LPAs and the Director conducted an inspection to identify potential health and safety hazards. LPAs observed that the inside of the CCC was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. The CCC is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/19/2024
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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: CHAI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004891
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024
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LPAs observed that the classrooms were equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. LPAs observed that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing and personal belongings at the CCC.

LPAs observed bathrooms to be clean and in working condition. Bathroom garbage bins were observed to have tight-fitting lids. The sinks were observed to be in working condition and not providing water warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed that the toilets and handwashing facilities at the CCC were in safe and sanitary operating condition.

LPAs observed that all accessible classroom cabinets and drawers did not contain hazardous materials or poisons. LPAs observed that poisons, cleaning solutions, and chemicals were stored on high shelves or shelves with child safety locks to make them inaccessible to children.

LPAs observed that a fence enclosed the outdoor playground, and the equipment and furniture were in good condition. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPAs observed that the CCC did not have any pools, spas, or other types of bodies of water in the outdoor area. LPAs observed that the water pump in the sandbox area was not working.

LPAs observed that the CCC has a specific sleeping/resting area for children. LPAs observed that the CCC was equipped with cots, mats, and sheets. LPAs observed two clean diaper-changing stations within arm’s reach of an adult sink, complete with wipes and diapers. Both the classroom and diaper disposal bins had tight-fitting lids.

LPAs reviewed five children’s files and confirmed that all five children have complete files that include their emergency contact and medical information.



LPAs reviewed the files of five staff members and found that all five staff members were current with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. After reviewing the transcripts of all five staff members, LPA discovered that all five staff members completed their twelve required Early Childhood Education units to become qualified teachers.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
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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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: CHAI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004891
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024
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During the visit, LPAs were provided with a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of San Mateo dated 9/29/2022.

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.



LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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

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

No deficiencies were issued today during LPA's visit.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Teacher, Linda Recio.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
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