414005023-1-16-2025-05-CC-CQUO-DCYT6V-20250116132746

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414005023
Report Date: 01/16/2025
Date Signed: 01/16/2025 01:27:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/16/2025 01:27 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:	NITTY GRITTY PRESCHOOL AT ACTON SV		FACILITY NUMBER:	414005023
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	COE, MARLENE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	233 TOPAZ STREET		TELEPHONE:	(650) 208-3573
CITY:	REDWOOD CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94062
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32	CENSUS: 30	DATE:	01/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:40 AM
MET WITH:	Marlene Coe		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:35 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 January 16, 2025 at approximately 8:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with director, Marlene Coe, and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon LPA's arrival, children were arriving to facility. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday with half days (8:15am to 1:00pm), full days (8:15am to 3:15pm) and after hours care (8:15am to 5:00pm). Present during LPA's visit included 6 teaching staff (including director) and 30 preschool children. All teaching staff have fingerprint clearance on file. Preschool is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. At approximately 10:00am, LPA inspected day care areas, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards with director. Preschool program operates in 3 classrooms: Studio classroom #1 (ages 2 years to young 3 year olds), studio classroom #2 (ages 2 years to young 3 year olds), and studio classroom #3 (ages 3 years to 5 years old). LPA observed classrooms to be clean and organized. LPA observed exit doors to classrooms to have a sound alarm system installed. There are rugs in the classrooms that are free of stains. Per director, rugs are vacuumed daily. LPA observed classrooms to be equipped with a variety of children's toys and materials that are in good condition. LPA observed each classroom to include activities for reading, arts and crafts and dramatic play. Per director, toys and materials are changed monthly. LPA observed cleaning solutions and chemicals to be made inaccessible behind child safety locked cabinets. LPA observed cabinets and drawers in each classroom to have child safety locks installed. Storage for children's belongings are located inside (cubbies) and outside (hooks) the classroom, labeled with children's names. Children sleep in each classroom on cots or mats. Sheets are provided by the program that are laundered weekly or as needed. Children's individual blankets are stored appropriately and are also sent home weekly for laundering. LPA observed floor mats to be stored appropriately, so sheets are not touching each other. LPA also observed floor mats and cots to be appropriately labeled with children's individual names. (Continue Report on Page 2...)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025

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: NITTY GRITTY PRESCHOOL AT ACTON SV	FACILITY NUMBER: 414005023
	VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

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LPA observed each classroom to be equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Per director, carbon monoxide detector is hard wired through building and is monitored daily through fire alarm services. LPA was unable to test carbon monoxide detector during today's visit due to high ceilings. LPA observed a fully stocked first aid cabinet with emergency supplies. Director also maintains emergency supplies in outdoor area.

Outdoor area is fully enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor area to have a variety of outdoor toys and materials in good condition. There is sufficient shade throughout outdoor area. LPA observed play structures to have resilient padding underneath. LPA observed play structure to sustain the weight of an adult. There is a side yard next to studio classroom #1 and studio classroom #2 that is not currently in use. LPA observed side yard to have sufficient shade.

Drinking water is available both in doors and outdoors with children's individual water bottles that can be refilled on site through accessible sinks in each classroom. LPA observed sinks to be in working condition.

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.

Restroom for children's use was observed to be in working condition. Restroom includes appropriate sanitation and toileting equipment for children's use. There are children who are currently in diapers. LPA observed diapers to be labeled with children's individual names. LPA observed garbage bins in children's restroom and classrooms to have tight fitting lids.

Program provides a food service that includes snacks only. Children's families provide lunch. LPA observed children's lunch boxes to be appropriately stored and labeled. LPA observed snack menu to be properly posted and available for review. LPA did not observe cleaning solutions and snacks to be stored in the same cabinet.

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/
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025

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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: NITTY GRITTY PRESCHOOL AT ACTON SV	FACILITY NUMBER: 414005023
	VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

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Children are signed into and out of program with authorized representatives' written signatures. LPA observed sign in sheets to be appropriately maintained. Sign in sheets includes the child's individual name, the time they are signed into and out of program, and any messages for the child's representative.

LPA reviewed 6 random children's records. Children's records are complete with emergency contact information. Director maintains a child care roster that was made available for LPA's review. LPA reviewed 6 teaching staffs' files (including director). Multiple teaching staff have a current CPR/First Aid certification. All teaching staff have proof of their required immunizations and educational transcripts/permit, available for LPA's review. Of the 6 teaching staff, 5 teaching staff have a current Mandated Reporter certification. LPA reminded director all staff working with children must have a current Mandated Reporter certification that must be renewed every two years. Technical violation was provided during today's visit.

Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted monthly and are appropriately documented. Last disaster drill was conducted 1/10/2025.

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

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.

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.

No deficiencies were issued during today's visit.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Marlene Coe.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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