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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416990
Report Date: 02/10/2026
Date Signed: 02/10/2026 05:15:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/10/2026 05:15 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:STRATFORD SCHOOL - ALMADENFACILITY NUMBER:
434416990
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NEDA GHAHGHAHIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5200 DENT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 877-6300
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95118
CAPACITY: 264TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 113CENSUS: 96DATE:
02/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Neda GhahghahiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 02/10/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer "Jen" Beehler conducted a Case Management/Incident inspection. LPA was greeted by the Director Neda Ghahghani and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to investigate the self reported incident that occurred on 02/03/2026. LPA toured the facility and collected the census.

There were 96 preschool age children and 15 staff (14 Teachers and 1 Director) present which is compliant with the ratio and capacity requirements. LPA conducted interviews, observed the classroom transition and reviewed relevant documentation. Based on the facility's written report, it was confirmed that Child #1 was left unattended without staff for 10 seconds during the transition from bathroom to the classroom. The child was inside the facility grounds which is gated and secured. This is a zero-tolerance violation.

Due to today's inspection, a Type A Citation has been cited along with a Civil Penalty. More details are provided on the attached LIC809-D and LIC421IM.

LPA, Jennifer Beehler, informed Director Neda Ghahghahi, that this report dated 02/10/2026 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/10/2026
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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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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Created By: Jennifer Beehler On 02/10/2026 at 04:24 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: STRATFORD SCHOOL - ALMADEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416990

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/11/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.

This requirement has not been met as evidenced by:
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Facility conducted a training on Friday 2/6/2026 with all staff during a Professional Development day focusing on Name to Face and Passport procedures that relate to transitions with children. Facility conducted a thorough investigation and has determined the appropriate corrective actions for staff to address non-compliance. LPA collected proof of training and corrective action during today's inspection.
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Based on Facility's self reported report received on 02/10/2026, C#1 was left unattended without staff supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jennifer Beehler
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/10/2026


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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: STRATFORD SCHOOL - ALMADEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416990
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2026
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Also, LPA, Jennifer Beehler, informed Director Neda Ghahghahi, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/10/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

LPA provided a blank copy of the LIC9224 with today's date.

Exit interview conducted with Director. Report was reviewed and provided with Director Neda Ghahghahi, along with appeal rights.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2026
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