434415786-7-16-2021-07-CC-SCOS-C4Z37Z-20210716180046

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434415786
Report Date: 07/16/2021
Date Signed: 07/16/2021 06:00:53 PM

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:	FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434415786
ADMINISTRATOR:	RACHEL RATLIFF		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8335 CHURCH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(408) 842-7269
CITY:	GILROY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95020
CAPACITY:	35	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	07/16/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	RACHEL RATLIFF		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 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) Stephanie Collins, conducted an announced case management licensing inspection to the facility today, due to the facility request for a change of capacity. The facility is closed due to summer break, No children or staff in census today. LPA scheduled an inspection with Rachel Ratliff the site director. the preschool program is located in the same building of the Foothills Church. LPA toured and measured Room # 2 which is indoor area to be added to the indoor activity space during today's inspection. Fire clearance was granted 6/30/2021. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS were taken 07/16/2021 Room # 2: (13.25 ft.) x (21.67 ft.) = 287.13 sq.ft. (33. ft.) x (13.33 ft..) - (3.23 ft encumbered space) = 439.66 sq. ft. = 723.79 sq ft. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS taken 7/27/2018 : Room # 3: 17.583’ x 5.750’ = 101.102’ plus 29.833’ x 16’ = 477.328 minus encumbered space 3.541' Room #4: 22.250’ x 29.833 = 663.784 minus encumbered space 3.541’ *TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 1235.132 sq. ft. + 723.70 sq. ft. = 1,958.922 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 55 pre-school children.* There are 6(90) sinks and 7(105) toilets available for pre-school children. The hot water temperature was 110 degrees F. in the children's sink. LPA observed dispenser soap and disposable towels in the bathrooms facility is COVID-19 compliant. Staff have separate bathroom, located throughout the building, that can be utilized by sick children if necessary. Sick children will be isolated in the front desk office and isolation equipment is provided. The pre-school rooms have appropriate lighting & ventilation. First aid supplies are stored in each classroom and are inaccessible to children. Medications will be stored in locked cabinets in classrooms inaccessible to children and in a refrigerator in a locked room.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy Knight	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Collins	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8555
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434415786
	VISIT DATE: 07/16/2021

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OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS taken 7/27/2018:

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND AREA:
116’ x 25.416’ = 2948.256’ plus 6’ x 37.333’ = 223.998’ plus 35.916’ x 22.250’ = 799.131 plus 66.749’ x 12.334’ = 823.282’ plus 11.583’ x 49.416’ = 572.385

TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 5367.052 sq. ft. divided by 75 = 71 preschool children.

LPA observed that the preschool playground areas are surrounded by appropriate fencing. The playground equipment is age appropriate. LPA observed there is a separate fenced playground for school age children (which is not included in the outdoor space). There is a climbing structure in the preschool playground and wood chips as resilient materials. Shade is provided by tarps. Drinking water will be provided by water dispensers and disposable cups. There is adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during today's visit.

A review of staff records on 07/15/2021 indicates that the current staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA remaindered the Director of the applicable $100 civil penalty per person per day, a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children.

LPA conducted an exit interview with the Site Director prior to the conclusion of today's visit and advised them that a license for 41 preschool children wil lbe approved Notification of Site visit was given and must be posted to 30 days.

1) A review of this report and approval from a Licensing Manager

No regulatory violations issued during this visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy Knight	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Collins	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8555
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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