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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410255
Report Date: 05/23/2024
Date Signed: 05/24/2024 09:16:03 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2024 09:16 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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:CASTRENCE, GAILFACILITY NUMBER:
434410255
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTRENCE, GAILFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
4087125447
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95148
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 12DATE:
05/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:46 PM
MET WITH:Gail CastrenceTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 05/23/2024 at 1:46pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Gail Castrence and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present in the home were licensee, assistant and 12 children (3 infants and 9 preschool age). Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials near the front entrance to the home. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, spouse and three adult sons. Licensee has one minor child residing in the home. Applicant's one adult son just turned 18 years and LPA informed Licensee that he needs to be fingerprinted within 30 days once they are 18 years of age. Licensee understands that she needs to maintain fingerprint clearances and proof of tuberculosis test for all adults residing in the home. LPA obtained an updated Application for Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) and Current Children in Home (LIC 279B) during today's inspection.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Children were napping and having afternoon snack during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-712-5447). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. The home is two storey and LPA observed barricaded stairs during today's inspection. Off limit areas inside the home: entire second floor, kitchen, laundry room and attached garage. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. LPA observed a gated area with several play structures for children. The play area has a canopy and is covered with tan bark as resilient material to absorb falls. Off limit areas outside the home: left and right-side sections made inaccessible by gates. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable.

LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the laundry area and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/23/2024
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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2024
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Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee has one pet dog in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.

Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles or in plastic cups. Licensee states that she provides meals and snacks to the children in care. Licensee stated that parents provide food or alternative milk for children with allergies. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the family room if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.

LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Fire/disaster drill was last conducted on April 15, 2024. LPA obtained copy of children's roster.

Children file review was completed and found to be current and up to date. Six (6) children’s files were reviewed during today's inspection. Licensee carries daycare insurance through DC Insurance services and LPA observed a current policy verifying valid coverage. LPA reviewed 3 infant's files and the files were complete with the required forms including 15 minute nap check logs.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

LPA reviewed two staff files (Licensee and assistant) for the required forms and found them to be current and up to date. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee and assistant have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification which expires on 07/24/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training which expires on 04/06/2025. Licensee and staff have the required immunization in file for measles, pertussis and statement declining influenza vaccination.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
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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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2024
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed.

LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations which includes the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. A $500 immediate civil penalty is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected.

Licensee is encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing updates and regulations. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee states that she does not have any children that require medication or incidental medical services at this time. Licensee has an IMS plan on file with the San Jose Regional Office. 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 (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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that if she decides to transport children, children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
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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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2024
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Licensee 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.

During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. 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.

As a result of today's inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Gail Castrence.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2024
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