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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400340
Report Date: 12/30/2024
Date Signed: 12/31/2024 08:59:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/31/2024 08:59 AM - 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434400340
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELODY MAHERFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:840 BING DRIVETELEPHONE:
(408) 246-2141
CITY:SANTA CLARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95051
CAPACITY: 68TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 21DATE:
12/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Melody MaherTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Anna Morales and Kate Huang conducted a ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and was greeted by Director Melody Maher and Assistant Director is Leah White Jefferson. Current Hours of operation is M-F, 6:30am to 6pm, serving ages from 6 weeks to 24 months. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 12/5/24.

Directors were 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.

The Infant Program is operating in Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 7. Classroom 1 is currently not being used at this time. The children in the Infant Program use Infant/Toddler and Toddler Playgrounds. LPA's toured the facility both indoor and outdoor. LPA's observed that the facility was operating in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Children were engaged with activities and sleeping with supervision of staff. There were no bodies of water observed. Director stated that they do not have weapons on the premises. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Floors were clean.
LPA's observed charged Fire extinguishers. LPA's observed Carbon and Smoke detector(s). Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on, and were in good repair.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/30/2024
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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400340
VISIT DATE: 12/30/2024
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Outdoor activity spaces are enclosed by fencing and are observed to be free of hazards. LPA's observed play equipment were in good condition. Drinking water was readily available to children indoor and outdoor. Activities schedule and Menu were posted. Facility provides lunch and snacks (morning and afternoon). Lunch and snacks are prepared at the facility. LPAs observed that food storage areas were clean and free of litter. LPAs observed that each infant has current feeding, diaper, and nap log. The center has documentation that sleeping infants were checked every 15 minutes. Diapers are being disposed appropriately. Each infant has personal items individually stored and labeled.
Drinking water was observed to be readily available for children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles.

Water lead testing was completed by the facility and no Action Level Exceedances were reported. 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. LPA provided Director with the Water Lead Report from the California State Water resources Control Board during today's inspection.

LPAs reviewed sign in and out record, and procedure. A sampling of children and staff files was taken for review during today's inspection. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Contact, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, receipt of Parent Rights Notice, Personal Rights Notice, Medical Assessment, Immunization, and Infant Needs and Services Plan.



Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report and TB test, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record and required Training. LPAs reminded Assistant Director that the online AB1207 Mandated Reported Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024
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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400340
VISIT DATE: 12/30/2024
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LPA's discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. LPA also informed the 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.

The facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS.Director stated that there are no infants/children present taking any medications. For IMS information see PIN22-02-CCP. he following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice(USDOJ) toll-free ADA information Line at (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/.

A copy of this report was provided to the facility at the conclusion of the inspection. In the areas that were evaluated, there were no deficiencies cited. A Technical Violation was issued for Three Infants and Needs and Services Plan.

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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024
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