434410255-2-6-2025-07-CC-FRAA-DDN2SM-20250206163922

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410255
Report Date: 02/06/2025
Date Signed: 02/06/2025 04:39:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2025 04:39 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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	CASTRENCE, GAIL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434410255
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CASTRENCE, GAIL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(408) 712-5447
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95148
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:03 PM
MET WITH:	Gail Castrence		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:20 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	On 02/06/2025 at 12:03pm, 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 eight preschool children. 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. Licensee son turned 18 years last year and upon review of the Live Scan form licensee has not obtained child abuse index clearance. LPA advised Licensee to verify clearance by contacting the San Jose Regional office and correctly completing the Live Scan form by checking 'Employee' instead of 'Adult Resident other than Client'. Licensee understands that she needs to maintain fingerprint clearances and proof of tuberculosis test for all adults residing in the home. Licensee to submit an updated Application for Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279). Upon arrival LPA observed Licensee in the driveway leaving for an appointment. Licensee returned to the home to permit entry to LPA. Licensee left for the appointment after providing LPA with the required documents. LPA observed 8 preschool children, one assistant and one adult in the home. Licensee is advised that in the absence of one staff the Licensee needs to comply with the ratio and capacity requirements for a small family childcare home. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Children were getting ready to nap during today's visit. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. 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, pantry, laundry room and attached garage. Continued on Page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

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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 advised Licensee to check outdoor area for any hazards prior to allowing access to children. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable.

LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the living area and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee has two pet dogs 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 cups. Licensee states that she provides meals and snacks to the children in care. Licensee stated that parents provide milk for children in care. 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 12/18/2024. LPA obtained copy of children's roster.

Children file review was completed and found to be current and up to date. Five (5) 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. Licensee is not caring for any infants at this time. LPA informed Licensee that cribs and play yards used for children to nap in need to be free from any loose articles or objects including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. LPA reminded Licensee that if children are sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed the door to the room should remain open at all times so that the provider is able to visually observe the children without moving the door.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

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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. 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.

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. LPA discussed the requirement for Licensee to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. 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 advised Licensee that children should not be left for extended periods of time in furniture such as a high chairs or play pen.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

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-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CASTRENCE, GAIL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434410255
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

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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, provider information notices (PINs) and regulations.

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. Assistant 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. Assistant 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, Assistant confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Two Technical Violations were cited as a result of today's inspection.

LPA reviewed the report with assistant, Susan Long.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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