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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416449
Report Date: 09/11/2020
Date Signed: 09/29/2020 10:30:45 AM

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:	BRIGHTER TOMORROW MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434416449
ADMINISTRATOR:	SHIMEI YANG		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2466 ALMADEN ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(408) 979-1164
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95125
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/11/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Shimei Yang and Eva Balajonda		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melvin Matos and Dung Mac conducted a scheduled Tele-Pre-Licensing inspection via video conference call (FaceTime) with Shimei Yang, Applicant Representative and Eva Balajonda, Director. The Applicant Representative is applying for a combination center (Infant #434416449 and Preschool with Toddler component #434416448) on the same premises. A Fire Clearance was approved by San Jose Fire Department on 8/25/2020. The Infant Center will operate Monday through Friday from 07:00AM to 06:00PM, serving children ages 6 weeks - 24 months. The Infant program will be utilizing one room (Infant room). The facility was inspected inside and out via video conference call (FaceTime). During today’s video conference call, the indoor/outdoor measurements were taken by Applicant Representative Shimei Yang and Director, Eva Balajonda as LPAs observed the measuring process and provided direction over the video conference call. Infant Room: (12 x 17.833 = 213.996) + (12.167 x 14 = 30.338) + (22.333 x 27.417 = 612.303) = 856.637 minus (9.927 encumbered space) = 846.710 *TOTAL INFANT INDOOR SPACE: 846.710 sq. ft divided by 35 = 24 infants* There are 2 sinks available for the infants (30). Shimei states that the Infant program will not offer potty training. There is one changing table within an arm's reach of a sink in the Infant Room. Shimei states that she will purchase additional trash can with a tight fitting lid for diapers disposal. There is a sleeping area in the Infant Room (separate from the indoor activity space). Bed boxes will be used instead of cribs for younger infants. Bed boxes have raised sides (3 inches in height) with water resistance mattresses. The Facility has 12 bed boxes for younger infants and 12 cots for older infants. INFANT PLAYGROUND: 31.250 x 34.137 = 1,067.718 *TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 1,067.718 sq. ft. divided by 75 = 14 children* Infant playground has space for 14 Infants. There is not enough space for the requested Infant capacity of 24. As a result, a waiver for playground space will be requested by the Applicant.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dung Mac	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2020

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: BRIGHTER TOMORROW MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434416449
	VISIT DATE: 09/11/2020

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LPAs observed one trash can with a tight-fitting lid for food waste. Shimei states cleaning supplies will be stored in locked cabinets (high shelves) inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a carbon monoxide detector in the Infant Room.

The Infant Room has a refrigerator, microwave, and bottle warmers. There are no highchairs as infant children will be held while feeding until they are able to sit unassisted in a chair. Feeding chairs and other appropriate seating equipment will be used to seat infants during feeding. Shimei understands that infants shall be held during feedings if they are unable to sit unassisted. Shimei also understands that propped bottles are not permitted. Shimei understands that the Needs and Service Plan needs to be updated at least once every 3 months. Shimei understands that a baby walker or any similar items shall not be used on the premise of a child day care facility.

There are 2 tables, 18 chairs, and 26 cubbies. There is adequate age appropriate equipment and furniture in the Infant Room. There is a separate staff bathroom in the facility. Sick children will be isolated in the office and will be supervised by qualified staff. First Aid supplies are stored inaccessible to children. Parents will provide formula, baby food, and diapers for children. Drinking water is available for infant indoor via bottles.

Shimei Yang, Applicant Representative, and Eva Maria Balajonda, Director, have obtained a Criminal Records Clearance and Child Abuse Index Checks. Director has met the education and experience qualification requirement and has completed 17 hours of training on preventive health practices, which included pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, one hour on Child Care Nutrition, and one hour on Lead Poisoning Prevention. The Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification expires 4/2021. The Director has proof of immunity against Measles and Pertussis, Influenza and Health Screening with Tuberculosis clearance on file. The Director's Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Provider Certification expires 5/17/2020.

LPAs observed the playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing. No bodies of water were observed. LPAs observed "Play N Pour" rubber surfacing around and under the secured play structure in the Infant playground. LPAs observed the outdoor activity space is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. Shade is provided by trees and building overhangs. Drinking water is available for infant outdoor via bottles.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dung Mac	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2020

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: BRIGHTER TOMORROW MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434416449
	VISIT DATE: 09/11/2020

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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS has been submitted to the Department. 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.

Facility is encouraged to frequent the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov [Shortcut: www.ccld.ca.gov] to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Annual License fee, Adoption of new Laws, etc.

LPAs advised Shimei that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and "Shelter In Place" Order, the Evaluation Report will be emailed to her (email: shimei_y@hotmail.com) with "Read Receipt" notification. Shimei understands that her reply to the email will serve as acknowledgement that the report was received.

LPAs conducted an exit Interview and advised Shimei that a license for 24 infant children will be submitted for the final stage of review by Licensing Management upon the receipt of the following:
1) Additional trash cans with tight fitting lid in the Toddler and Preschool Rooms.
2) A Waiver request along with staggered schedules for the playground space.
3) Completed Financial Information Release and Verification (LIC 404) from banking institutions.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dung Mac	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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