<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417024
Report Date: 10/03/2025
Date Signed: 10/03/2025 04:05:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2025 04:05 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:WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
434417024
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DINA ABIYFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:15063 UNION AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 594-9812
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95124
CAPACITY: 9TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 7DATE:
10/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Dina AbiyTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 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
On 10/03/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales was greeted and granted access by owner/licensee Jetalben Patel. She stated that the Site Director, Dina Abiy was out due to a family emergency. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to conduct an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA provided owner/licensee Jatelben the Entrance Checklist (LIC 125). Upon arrival, there were two infants, 5 preschoolers, the owner/licensee and two staff in the toddler/preschool room. At 8:45AM Owner/licensee Jetalbel took the two infants to the infant (lady bug)room. During the inspection 6 infants, Director Dina Abiy and two staff member arrived at the facility.

LPA toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 08:00AM-6:00PM. There are no active waivers for this facility. Off limit areas include a locked shed in the infant play ground that is to the right when facing the building.

The infant classroom has age-appropriate materials, toys, furnishing, equipment, & adequate storage for children’s belongings. The children's napping equipment were observed to be stored in a healthful manner. Bedding is provided by the parent and is taken home to be washed weekly or as needed. LPA observed two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The isolation area for sick children is in the office.

Facility offers (full) day program and provides midmorning and afternoon snack to children. Snacks are prepared in the kitchen. Parents provide lunch to the children.
Continued on Page 2...
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 7
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)
Page: 2 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2025 04:05 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Jaime Gonzales On 10/03/2025 at 01:31 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: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417024

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101430(a)(3)(C)
Infant Care Activities
(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above due to having sleep sacks in all four cribs which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2025
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
LPA and Site Director reviewed the infant sleep regulation. Director will inform the parents of the sleep regulation and send the sleep sacks home with the children today on 10/03/25 and send a statement to the department by10/17/2025 stating that the sleep sacks are no longer at the facility.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 5 out of 5 child records were missing infant 15-min sleep logs which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/17/2025
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
LPA and Site Director reviewed the infant sleep regulation and a copy was left at the facility. Director will create a form that meets the regulation requirements and will train the staff on how to complete the form. Director will have teachers start documenting the 15-minute sleep log today on 10/03/2025 and submit two weeks worth of sleeps logs to the department by due date 10/17/2025.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jaime Gonzales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2025


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 7
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: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417024
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2025
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance and is accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish. Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation and service of food is well maintained, clean, and sanitized after each use. All center provided food items are properly labeled & stored separately from cleaning supplies. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water bottles and via water jugs that are filled off site by the owner/licensee. All water bottles from home are labeled with the children’s names. Trash cans for the disposable of solid wastes are equipped with tight fitting lids.

The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. Shade is provided by trees. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. LPA observed climbing structures with sufficient resilient material under and around the structure. Per Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.

All individuals subject to criminal record review have fingerprint clearances and associated to the facility. At least one staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification. LPA observed all required postings in a publicly accessible area. Facility utilizes an electronic application for authorized representatives to sign-in/out. LPA did not observe a full signature by authorized representatives and the facility will work with the application developer on how to show the signatures. Facility conducts a Fire/disaster drill every 6 months and the last drill was conducted on September 17, 2025. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster (LIC9040) during today's inspection.

LPA reviewed five random children files during today's inspection for the following records: Admission Agreement, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Physician’s Report with TB test (LIC 701), Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Immunization Records. All five children's files were missing documentation of the 15 minute sleep log.

LPA reviewed two staff files for the following records: Health Screening Report (LIC 503), TB Test, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), Employee rights (LIC 9052), staff qualifications, immunization records, and required training. All staff have Mandated Reporter Training. Site Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training every two years.

Continued on page 3..
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2025 04:05 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Jaime Gonzales On 10/03/2025 at 02:34 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: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417024

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101175(a)
Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility - (a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval for a waiver or an exception as specified in (b) below, the licensee shall maintain continuous compliance with all licensing regulations.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the commingling of two infants and 5 preschoolers in toddler/preschool room which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/03/2025
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Site Director agreed to cease commingling the children from different programs immediately. Site Director submited a written request on 10/03/2025 for a commingling waiver Licensing.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jaime Gonzales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2025


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 7
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: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417024
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2025
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Site 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN-22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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/.

LPA reminded Site Director to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Report form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 calendar days.

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.

Site 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&Rs) throughout California.
Continued on Page 4...
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 6 of 7
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: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417024
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2025
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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.

As a result of this inspection, there were 3 Type B deficiencies cited. Further information is on the 809D pages.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director, Dina Abiy.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 7 of 7