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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434404888
Report Date: 11/20/2025
Date Signed: 11/20/2025 02:13:15 PM

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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:CHALLENGER SCHOOL-STRAWBERRY PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
434404888
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CANDY HILLERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:730 CAMINA ESCUELATELEPHONE:
(408) 973-8787
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95129
CAPACITY: 288TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 190CENSUS: 89DATE:
11/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:51 AM
MET WITH:Candy HillerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Preschool Program Director, Candy Hiller, and explained to her the purpose of today's inspection. LPA provided Preschool Program Director the Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers (LIC 125). The facility operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The preschool program is licensed to serve children ages 2.9 to 5 years old in.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPA observed 12 staff and 89 children in the classrooms. Fire drill was conducted on November 17, 2025. The classrooms have age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the center and is washed weekly or as needed. LPA observed required size fire extinguishers, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each room. The children and staff bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable.

The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to children. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. There is a food preparation area at the facility that is equipped, microwave, refrigerator, and hot and cold running water. LPA observed that the trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes have covers that swings. LPA advised Preschool Program Director that trash cans for solid wastes need to have tight fitting covers. Drinking water is available for children in the classrooms via drinking fountains and individual water bottles.

The outdoor play area is fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed synthetic grass and rubber foam as resilient material under the climbing structures and synthetic grass around the climbing structures. Drinking water is provided by individual water bottles. Per Preschool Program Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Marilou Monico
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/20/2025
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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CHALLENGER SCHOOL-STRAWBERRY PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 434404888
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed and obtained copy of the children's roster. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets.

LPA reviewed 10 children's files for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Pre-Admission Health History (LIC 702), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Physician’s Report with TB test (LIC 701), and Immunization Records. All required forms for the children are complete.



LPA reviewed 10 staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503) and TB test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee Rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunizations in Measles, Pertussis and Influenza, and required training. Staff #2 & #9 have expired Mandated Reporter Training. LPA completed four Evaluation of Teacher Qualification (LIC 9095). Based on record review and LPA's observation, a teacher and a teacher's aide were supervising 22 children in Room A8. Preschool Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years.

Preschool Program 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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/resources/child-care-centers/.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Marilou Monico
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CHALLENGER SCHOOL-STRAWBERRY PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 434404888
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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LPA reminded Preschool Program Director to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Report form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 calendar days.

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).



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

Preschool Program 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/process.

As a result of this inspection, two Type B deficiencies were cited on the attached LIC809D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Preschool Program Director, Candy Hiller.



Copy of appeal rights was provided to Preschool Program Director.

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

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Marilou Monico
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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Created By: Marilou Monico On 11/20/2025 at 01:29 PM
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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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CHALLENGER SCHOOL-STRAWBERRY PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 434404888

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 10 staff. Staff #2 and #9 have expired Mandated Reporter Training (AB 1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/04/2025
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Preschool Program Director states that she will submit proof of current Mandated Reporter Training for the two staff by 12/04/25.
Type B
Section Cited
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101216.3(b)(1)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA's observation & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A teacher and a teacher's aide were supervising 22 children in Room A8 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/21/2025
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Preschool Program Director immediately assigned another teacher in Room A8 to meet the teacher-child ratio requirement. A written Plan of Correction was received during the inspection stating that she will have three teachers assigned to the 23 students enrolled in the classroom effective today, November 20, 2025.
Deficiency corrected.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Marilou Monico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/20/2025


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