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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434414441
Report Date: 12/12/2024
Date Signed: 12/13/2024 08:50:55 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2024 08:50 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:	EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS		FACILITY NUMBER:	434414441
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CORTEZ, ELVIRA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1399 SANTEE DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 573-4823
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95122
CAPACITY: 181	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 100	CENSUS: 69	DATE:	12/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:32 PM
MET WITH:	Josephine Dalit		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:20 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Licensing Program Analyst(LPA), Mandeep Kaur met with Director, Josephine Dalit, for an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was explained with Director. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 years to entry into kindergarten in Rooms: Madron 3, Madron 4, Maple 3, Maple 4, Cottonwood 3, and Cottonwood 4. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the teacher-child ratio was in compliance. Fire drill was conducted on November 22, 2024. The facility has current children's roster and a copy was provided to LPA during the inspection. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean. The bathrooms for children and staff are clean, sanitary, and operable. Director stated that the center has a third party cleaning service that comes and clean the facility after daycare hours. The center provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack to the children. There is a kitchen at the facility for food preparation. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, storage space for food, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children indoor via Britta pitchers. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid waste. The facility has fire extinguishers and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. *Continuation on next pages:*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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: EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414441
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via Britta pitchers. LPA observed climbing structures with resilient material under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Director stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Physician's Report, TB test, Immunizations, Parent Right's Receipt, Personal Rights, and Health History.

LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles,
Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPA reminded Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.

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/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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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: EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414441
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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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.

LPA discussed Healthy Beverages requirements in Child Care.

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&R's) 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.

No deficiency is issued during today's inspection.

Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed with Director, Josephine Dalit and copy is provided.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

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