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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434415538
Report Date: 08/24/2022
Date Signed: 08/24/2022 02:48:15 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2022 02:48 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PALO ALTOFACILITY NUMBER:
434415538
ADMINISTRATOR:KANG, YING JIAOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:930 EMERSON STREETTELEPHONE:
(650) 382-0550
CITY:PALO ALTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94301
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 26DATE:
08/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Wieneke VansonderenTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On August 24, 2022 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with director Wieneke Vansonderen. There were a total of 26 children and an additional 7 staff members present during the inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Snack menus are posted. Children bring their own lunches. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 8/10/22. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards.



The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. At 11:15am, children and staff records were reviewed and found to be complete. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have required immunizations and mandated reporter training.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julia Placencia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PALO ALTO
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415538
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Currently there are no children using IMS services.

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.



There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. Please see LIC 9102 for Advisory Notes.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Wieneke Vansonderen.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julia Placencia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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