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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434414441
Report Date: 11/21/2022
Date Signed: 11/21/2022 02:48:46 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PSFACILITY NUMBER:
434414441
ADMINISTRATOR:CORTEZ, ELVIRAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1399 SANTEE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(408) 573-3340
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95122
CAPACITY: 173TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 173CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:51 AM
MET WITH:Elvira CortezTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico met with Site Director, Elvira Cortez, for the purpose of conducting a Case Management Inspection. The facility submitted an application for a change of capacity from 173 to 181 children, adding Rooms 184 & 188, removing Rooms 168 & 173, removing Playground 1, and adding Playground 6/Toddler Yard. Fire clearance was approved on November 3, 2022.

The Preschool Program will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, serving children ages 2 years old to entry into kindergarten. LPA toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection.

The following are indoor measurements and information:
Per report dated 07/23/18 taken by LPA Matos:
Cottonwood 4 (Room 163): 38.833 x 23.167 = 899.644 minus 43.581 = 856.063
Cottonwood 3 (Room 167): 39.500 x 23.583 = 931.528 minus 48.249 = 883.279
Maple 4 (Room 178): 39.667 x 22.667 = 899.131 minus 43.581 = 855.550
Maple 3 (Room 183): 39.083 x 20.083 = 784.903 minus 48.249 = 736.654

Per report dated 09/20/19 taken by LPA Tse:
Madrone 3 (Room 141): 39.083 x 21.500 = 840.284 minus 58.878 (encumbered space) = 781.406
Madrone 4 (Room 146): 39.083 x 23.667 - 924.977 minus 31.582 (encumbered space) = 893.395

Measurements taken by LPA Monico today:
Maple 1 (Room 188) : 39.583 x 20.000 = 791.66 minus 49.753 (encumbered space) = 741.907
Maple 2 (Room 184): 39.583 x 20.333 = 804.841 minus 22.533 (encumbered space) = 782.308
Madrone 1 (Room 136): 39.000 x 19.083 = 744.237 minus 36.874 (encumbered space) = 707.363
TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 7,237.925 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 206 children
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/21/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434414441
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2022
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The facility has 27 sinks (405) and 13 toilets (195) available for the children. The sinks used by children only have cold running water. There are three (3) staff bathrooms at the facility. The sick children will be using the staff bathroom located next to Maple 4 Room if needed and will be escorted by a staff member. Sick children will be isolated in the Office located next to Maple 3 Room and isolation equipment will be provided. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable.

LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. First aid supplies are stored in each classroom inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies are stored in the upper cabinet in each room out of reach of children. LPA observed smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and appropriate lighting in each classroom. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. Medications are in a lock box stored in the upper cabinet in every room.

Elvira understands that the facility must be kept free of flies, other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment indoors are in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is readily available for the children indoors via pitchers and disposable cups.

The facility serves meals (breakfast & lunch) and snacks (morning & afternoon). Elvira states that meals and snacks are catered to the center from Kidango Main Kitchen located at 44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

There are 50 tables, 232 chairs, 266 cubbies, 152 mats and 30 cots for the children. There is adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for the preschool children in each classroom.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434414441
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2022
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The following are outdoor measurements and information:

Per report dated 09/20/19 taken by LPA Tse:
Playground 2: 119 x 19 = 2,261
Playground 3: (67 x 93) + (161 x 61.333) + (14 x 107) = 6231 + 9874.613 + 1498
= 17603.613 minus 71.827 (encumbered space) = 17,531.783
Playground 4: 70 x 16.167 = 1,131.690
Playground 5: 80.667 x 24 = 1936.008 minus 861 (encumbered space) = 1,075.008

Measurements taken by LPA Monico today:
Playground 6 (Toddler Yard): 84.167 x 58.000 = 4,881.686 minus 29.499 (encumbered space) = 4,852.187
TOTAL PRESCHOOL OUTDOOR SPACE: 26,851.668 sq. ft. divided by 75 sq. ft. = 358 children

LPA observed the playgrounds are fully fenced which meet the height requirements. Shades are provided by trees, canopies, and building overhang. Drinking water outdoors are provided via pitchers and disposable cups. No bodies of water were observed.

Fingerprint clearances for individuals working at the facility are issued by the Santa Clara Department of Education and do not come under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing Division.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Elvira Cortez, Site Director . LPA advised Elvira that a license for 181 preschool children is approved effective today, November 21, 2022.

There were no deficiencies cited.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2022
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