434417051-11-9-2022-07-CC-JCRZ-CL227S-20221109160913

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417051
Report Date: 11/09/2022
Date Signed: 11/09/2022 04:09:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/09/2022 04:09 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	KINDERWOOD PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	434417051
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHEYENNE BOHN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5560 ENTRADA CEDROS		TELEPHONE:	(408) 839-5669
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95123
CAPACITY:	69	CENSUS: 53	DATE:	11/09/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Gireesh Malhotra		TIME COMPLETED:	04:15 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) Janette Cruz and Mel Matos met with Applicant Representative, Gireesh Malhotra, Applicant, for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. This was in response to an application for a change of ownership. Also present today was Applicant’s wife/current facility director of ABC Preschool & Daycare (015700561) and Footsteps Preschool (434414537), Anupama Malhotra, The Preschool Program will operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, serving preschool children ages 2-6 years old. The Preschool program will be utilizing Preschool Rooms 3, 4 and 5. There is also an Infant program on site (#434417052) that will utilizing Rooms 1 & 2. LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection. Indoor Activity Space: Room 3 : 21.917x 39.667 = 869.381 minus 42.898 (encumbered space) = 826.483 Room 4 : 19.500 x 43.167 = 841.756 minus 26.831 (enucumbered space) = 814.925 Room 5: 19.500 x 43.167 = 841.756 minus 26.831 (enucumbered space) = 814.925 *TOTAL INDOOR SPACE = 2456.333 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 70 children* The facility has 6 sinks (90), 8 toilets (120) available for the preschool children. The sinks to be used by children only have cold running water. Staff bathroom is located by the facility hallway. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the Director's Office and isolation equipment will be provided. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/09/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2022

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: KINDERWOOD PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417051
	VISIT DATE: 11/09/2022

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LPAs observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. LPAs observed a complete First Aid kit in the Facility. Cleaning supplies are stored in high cabinets in the classrooms . LPAs observed functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and appropriate lighting in each classroom. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. Gireesh stated that the facility plans to administer medications.

Gireesh understands that the facility must be kept free of flies, other insects & rodents. LPAs observed that all furniture and equipment indoors are in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water will be readily available for the children indoors via drinking fountains. Transportation will not be provided by the facility.

The facility will provide meals and snacks. The facility has an off-limits kitchen area that is clean and equipped with a sink with hot and cold running water, refrigerator, and storage space for food. Disposable utensils and plates will be utilized by the facility.

There are 13 tables, 79 chairs, 60 cubbies, and 72 mats for the children in the Facility. There is adequate supplies and toys for the preschool children in each classroom.

OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS:

Playground 3 : 24.833 x 70.000 = 1738.71
19.000 x 22.500 = 427.500
= 2166.21
Playground 4/5 : 19.000x 22.500 = 427.500
48.667 x 55.500 = 2701.018
=3128.518 minus 114.25 (encumbered space) = 3014.268

PLAYGROUND TOTAL = 5294.79 minus 114.25 (encumbered space) = 5180.54

TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5294.79 sq. ft. divided by 75 = 69 children

LPAs observed the playground is fully fenced, free from hazards, holes, broken items and debris. Shaded areas provided by trees and building overhang. The areas under and around the play structure is cushioned with material (artificial grass) that will absorb a fall. Drinking water will be provided by individual water bottles and drinking fountain. No bodies of water were observed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/09/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2022

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: KINDERWOOD PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417051
	VISIT DATE: 11/09/2022

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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

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPAs reviewed with Applicant Representative the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Gireesh Malhotra, Applicant.
LPAs advised him that a license for 69 preschool children will be submitted to Licensing Management for the final stage of approval once the following item(s) have been received:
1) Waiver request for shared use of Playground 3 with the Infant program.
2) Receipt of qualified preschool director documents.
3) Updated control of property
4) Updated LIC 309 Administrative Organization
5) Updated LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility
6) Updated LIC 500 Personnel Report
7) Updated LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan
8) Updated LIC 403 Balance Sheet
9) Updated LIC503 - Health Screening - Gireesh Malhotra

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/09/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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