434417059-3-1-2023-07-CC-JCRZ-CPHW59-20230301155845

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417059
Report Date: 03/01/2023
Date Signed: 03/01/2023 03:58:56 PM

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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:	KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	434417059
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAURENDA AHRENDT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2000 KAMMERER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 901-8296
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95116
CAPACITY:	96	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Margarita Saucedo		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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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 Margarita Saucedo, Applicant Representative, for the purpose of conducting an announced prelicensing inspection The Applicant has applied for a preschool, (434417059), and infant license (434417060) on the same campus (Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center). Note: Josefina Garcia has been designated as the new preschool director and Margarita states that she will submitting the pertinent director paperwork & documents for Josefina Garcia to the Department. LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. The Preschool Program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, serving preschool children ages 2 years old to entry into 1st grade. The Preschool program will be utilizing Preschool Rooms 8, 9, 13 and 14. The Infant program on site (#434417060) will be utilizing Rooms 4 & 5. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Room 8: 32.667 x 27.750 = 906.509 minus 30.291 (encumbered space) = 876.218 Room 9: 32.667 x 27.833 = 909.221 minus 30.291 (encumbered space) = 878.93 Room 13: 32.667 x 28.000 = 914.676 minus 30.291 (encumbered space) = 884.385 Room 14: 32.667 x 27.667 = 903.798 minus 30.291 (encumbered space) = 873.507 *TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 3,513.040 sq. ft. divided by 35 = 100 children* There are 10 toilets (150) and 16 sinks (240) available for the preschool children. Potty training will be provided by the Facility. There is no hot water available in the children's sinks. Staff have separate staff bathrooms, located in the administration office area of Cesar Chavez Elementary School, that can be utilized by sick children if necessary. Sick children will be isolated in the administration office area of Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center, and isolation equipment is available.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

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: KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417059
	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023

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The Facility has adequate heating/air conditioning in all classrooms. LPAs observed barricaded wall heaters in all classrooms. All preschool classrooms have appropriate lighting. First aid supplies are stored in each classroom inaccessible to the children. Medications will be stored in an appropriate lock box in each classroom inaccessible to children. There are functioning carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Margarita states that there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.

The food preparation area is functional and has hot and cold running water, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and storage space for food. The Facility will provide all meals, including breakfast and lunch to the children. Cleaning and sanitation of dishes and utensils will be done via dishwasher. Disposable utensils and plates will be utilized by the Facility. LPAs observed a solid waste container with a tight-fitting lid in each classroom. Cleaning supplies will be stored on high shelves and locked cabinets in each Classroom inaccessible to children.

There are 117 chairs, 14 tables, 100 cubbies, and 96 mats for the children. There is adequate equipment, supplies and toys for the preschool children in each Classroom. Drinking water will be provided indoors/outdoors via water jugs/cups of water. LPAs advised Margarita of the lead testing requirement that the Facility must complete within 180 days of obtaining a license. There is a working telephone at the Facility. The phone number is 408-901-8296.

OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Preschool Playground = (37.500 x 27.167) + (72.417 x 74,750) = (1018.762 + 5413.171)
= 6431.933

TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 6431.933 sq. ft. divided by 75 = 85 preschool children.

LPAs observed that the preschool playground area is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The preschool will be sharing the playground area with the children from Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center. LPAs observed a play structure in the playground that is age appropriate & secure with wood chips (resilient materials) underneath and surrounding the structure. Shade is provided by the building overhang and trees. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during today's inspection. Transportation will not be provided by the Facility.
A Waiver request for the shared playground space was submitted to LPAs prior to the conclusion of today's inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

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: KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417059
	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023

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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 IMS Medications (Inhalers and EpiPens only) will be stored in each individual classroom inaccessible to children.

Margarita 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.

LPAs received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department for 96 preschool children prior to today's inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Margarita Saucedo, Applicant Representative. LPAs advised her that a license for 96 preschool children will be submitted to Licensing Management for the final stage of approval once the following item(s) have been received:
1) Updated waiver request for shared use & playground size has been submitted and approved.
2) Required director paperwork & documents for Josefina Garcia, new preschool director, has been received and approved.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana Stephenson	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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