434400320-5-15-2024-07-CC-SCHN-D5AV8X-20240515161328

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400320
Report Date: 05/15/2024
Date Signed: 05/15/2024 04:13:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/15/2024 04:13 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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1072		FACILITY NUMBER:	434400320
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BILBRO, HEATHER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	750 NORTH CAPITOL AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 254-1280
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95133
CAPACITY: 117	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 117	CENSUS:	DATE:	05/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Heather Bilbro		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:15 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	Page 1. On 5/15/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sheena Chin, conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the center. LPA met with the director, Heather Bilbro, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Facility is licensed to serve ages 2 years to entry into kindergarten in rooms – green, red, and yellow. Ambulatory Only. 12 school age in room green in the afternoon. Perschoolers will not exceed 91 capacity in rooms red and yellow when SA children are present. The director stated that the facility did not use colors for rooms. The director stated that the facility had 5 rooms, intermediate A room, intermediate B room, pre-K A room, pre-kK B room, and beginning room. The facility had 3 waivers for outdoor/indoor usage, sign-in/sign-out and school age children. Hours of operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday. The director stated that the facility did not have weapons on the premises, that smoking was not allowed on the premises and that the facility currently provided Incidental Medical Services – IMS for children in care. Observation LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with the director. Required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule were observed. The facility had fire inspection on 1/25/24. LPA observed fully charged Fire Extinguishers, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, First Aid Kit, central heating, and air conditioning in rooms. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. Restrooms for children to use were observed to be in operating condition. Play equipment were maintained in a good condition, free of hazards. continue to page 2.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2024

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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1072	FACILITY NUMBER: 434400320
	VISIT DATE: 05/15/2024

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Observation
The facility provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Catering company prepared, packaged, and delivered food in warmers to the facility. The teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. 20 children with two teachers in intermediate A room, 17 children with 2 teachers in intermediate B room, 18 children with 2 teachers in pre-K A room, 16 children with 2 teachers in pre-K B room and 25 children with 2teachers and 2 aids in beginning room. The director stated that she understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license and that children shall be always supervised within the classroom and in the playground areas. The facility had two playground for intermediate and pre-K respectively. The playground area was surrounded by appropriate fencing. Shades were provided by trees in the playground area. Play equipment was age-appropriate and in good condition. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed.

Records review
Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months and be maintained for at least one year. The last drills were conducted on 5/14/24. LPA reviewed facility's sign in/out procedure and record. A sampling of children and staff files was selected for review. Children records reviewed includes Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, Medical Assessment, 15-minute sleeping checks, infant sleeping plan and immunization. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Background Check Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization Record for Measles and Pertussis, Education Qualification, and required Training. Proof of MMR vaccination was not observed for S5. Valid Mandated Reporter Training certificate was not observed for S4. LPA advised the director that the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with documented current certification in Pediatric CPR/1st Aid present at the facility during LPA' inspection.

LPA advised the director 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.On 7/13/22, the facility had water lead test results, meeting the requirements.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2024

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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1072	FACILITY NUMBER: 434400320
	VISIT DATE: 05/15/2024

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Discussion
Water lead test: 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. 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). All centers need to complete the lead testing in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1.CCP. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.

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

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS, but per Director, currently the facility does not have any children in care who requires IMS. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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.

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-carecenters/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1072	FACILITY NUMBER: 434400320
	VISIT DATE: 05/15/2024

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Deficiency
No regulatory violations were observed during today's inspections.

Further questions
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.

Exit interview was conducted and this report reviewed and discussed with the director, Heather Bilbro.
Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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