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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414005102
Report Date: 08/20/2025
Date Signed: 08/20/2025 12:32:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/20/2025 12:32 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:HAPPY HALL SCHOOLS-ORTEGAFACILITY NUMBER:
414005102
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BRIGETTE GAUTHIERFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1283 TERRA NOVA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(650) 355-5026
CITY:PACIFICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94044
CAPACITY: 121TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 96CENSUS: DATE:
08/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Shelley Marquez & Brigette GauthierTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On August 20, 2025 at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted a scheduled, pre-licensing visit to Happy Hall Schools-Ortega to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. LPA met with director of learning success, Michelle "Shelley" Marquez, and facility director, Brigette Gauthier, and explained the purpose of the visit.

This is a change of ownership application. Facility is currently licensed as a combination center for a preschool component under facility number 414001724 and school component under facility number 414001725.

Applicant requested for a total capacity of 121 children: 21 preschoolers (2-5 years old) and 100 school age children (TK-5th grade). Initial fire clearance was received July 11, 2024 for 121 children total (21 preschoolers and 100 school age). An updated fire clearance was received August 20, 2025 for 121 children total (21 preschoolers and 100 school age).

The program operates at Ortega Elementary School. The program will operate Monday through Friday. Preschool program hours of operation are 7:00am to 6:00pm. School age program hours include a morning and afternoon session from 7:00am to bell schedule and bell schedule to 6:00pm.

For the preschool program, LPA toured and measured the on-limit areas and classroom. For the school age program, per Health & Safety Code sections 1589.806(a), (a)(1), (1)(2) and (d) this program is exempt from square footage and toilet requirements. LPA inspected and toured school age program at the facility.

The preschool program will operate in one classroom (E1) and one outdoor area. The school age program will operate in 4 classrooms (E2, E3, E4 and P39), black tops and two kindergarten play structures.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025
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: HAPPY HALL SCHOOLS-ORTEGA
FACILITY NUMBER: 414005102
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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Preschool Classroom measurements are:
The indoor preschool measurements contain a total of 758.93 square feet which will accommodate the request for 21 preschoolers.

School age Indoor areas:
No measurements were taken for the school age program. The indoor areas for school age children include E2 (Tk to Kindergarten), E3 (1st grade to 2nd grade), E4 (3rd grade to 5th grade), and P39 (3rd grade to 5th grade).

LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with age appropriate furniture, including tables, chairs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for children. LPA informed director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.

LPA observed the classrooms to be clean, safety, sanitary and in good repair. Floors of rooms have a surface that is clean. LPA observed rugs and carpet in classrooms. Per director, floors are cleaned daily and carpets are vacuumed daily. A comfortable temperature for children is being maintained. Furniture and equipment were observed to also be age appropriate and in good condition. There are soft play materials that are laundered bi-weekly. Per director, toys and materials are also sanitized bi-weekly while tables and chairs are sanitized daily.

Preschool children sleep in the preschool classroom on floor mats. Sheets and blankets are provided by children's families that are stored in the classroom. Per director, sheets and blankets are sent home weekly for laundering.

Preschool Outdoor measurements are:
The preschool outdoor measurements contain a total of 2,056.92 square feet which will accommodate the request for 21 preschoolers.

School age Outdoor areas:
No measurements were taken for the school age program. The outdoor area for school age children are exclusive and include the black top and the two kindergarten play structures on the black top. LPA observed kindergarten play structures to be labeled for children ages 5 years to 12 years old. Per director, TK children are not authorized to utilize kindergarten play structures.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HAPPY HALL SCHOOLS-ORTEGA
FACILITY NUMBER: 414005102
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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The preschool program's outdoor area is fenced and enclosed, separate from the school age program's outdoor area. The school age program's outdoor area is also fully fenced and enclosed. There are a variety of outdoor toys, materials and equipment that are in good condition. There are play structures in the preschool program and school age program areas that have resilient padding underneath. School age program play structures sustain the weight of an adult. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on site in either outdoor areas.

Preschool program sinks and toilets:
There are two restrooms in the preschool classroom for children's use. There are 2 toilets and 2 sinks available for children's use. Toilet and sink ratio are sufficient to accommodate applicant's request for 21 preschool children. LPA observed children's restroom to be in working condition, equipped with age appropriate toileting equipment. There is a diaper changing table that is within arm's reach to a sink. Changing table is equipped with moisture resistant materials and with sides of the changing table that are at least 3" high. Diapers and wipes are provided by children's families and are stored appropriately, labeled with children's names. LPA observed garbage bins with tight fitting lids throughout facility.

School age sinks and toilets:
Toilet to sink ratio was not counted for the school age program. LPA observed classrooms to have single, co-ed restrooms with doors. Restrooms allow for individual privacy. LPA observed restrooms to be in working condition. Sinks accessible to children do not provide hot water.

Facility is equipped with multiple first aid kits, emergency backpacks with emergency supplies, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA tested a carbon monoxide detector during today's visit, which was observed to be working.

When medications are on site, they will be stored in the classroom, in a locked box, in a high shelf. Licensing documents are posted and made available for review. Children will be signed in and out of program with electronic signatures via an electronic application. Per director, each authorized representative has a unique pin number that acts as the individual's signature. School age children are signed in by program's staff and signed out by their authorized representatives.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HAPPY HALL SCHOOLS-ORTEGA
FACILITY NUMBER: 414005102
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Drinking water is available with children's individual water bottles that will be labeled with their individual names. There will also be a water jug on site (refilled through accessible sinks), if needed.

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). Director will submit a change of ownership waiver request to utilize previous licensee's lead testing results.

A food service will be provided by the program that includes snacks only. Children's families bring lunch for their children daily.

LPA reviewed with facility representative, the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.



Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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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: HAPPY HALL SCHOOLS-ORTEGA
FACILITY NUMBER: 414005102
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2025
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication

A license for 121 children: 21 preschoolers (2-5 years old) and 100 school age children (TK-5th grade) will be approved when Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) has provided final approval.

Facility numbers 414001724 and 414001725 will permanently close per CAB's final approval.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Brigette Gauthier.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catrina Quimbo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2025
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