434417191-2-5-2025-07-CC-JCRZ-DDLSGE-20250205125148

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417191
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 12:52:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2025 12:52 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:	BUILDING KIDZ OF SOUTH SAN JOSE		FACILITY NUMBER:	434417191
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RUCHITA SHUKLA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	196 MARTINVALE LANE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 609-3383
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95119
CAPACITY: 72	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72	CENSUS: 43	DATE:	02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:53 AM
MET WITH:	Ruchita Shukla		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:20 PM

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On 02/05/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Cruz met with Ruchita Shukla, Applicant representative. The purpose of the visit was an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to ensure the health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. Applicant is requesting for a change of ownership with capacity of 73 preschool children ages 2-6 years in classrooms (Jellyfish, Dolphins & Sharks) and 15 infants ages 0-24 months in classrooms Minnows and Seahorse. The facility is currently operating under preschool license #434414641 and infant license #434414640. Facility will be converting to single license upon completion of this application process. The childcare center will operate Monday–Friday 7:00AM - 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was approved on 12/19/2024. There are children present at the facility during today's inspection

LPA toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 5 classrooms.

Preschool Classroom measurements are:

The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {2589.16} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 73 preschool children.

Infant Classroom measurements are:

The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {523.40} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 15 infant children. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all outdoor activity space.

Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {5603.77} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 73 preschool children.

Infant Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1154.50} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 15 infant children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: BUILDING KIDZ OF SOUTH SAN JOSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417191
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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LPA observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. There are 85 chairs, 5 feeding chairs, 14 tables, 93 cubbies, 56 cots, 8 cribs, 7 toilets and 8 sinks for preschool and infants. Applicant was advised that high chairs or other appropriate seating equipment shall be used to seat infants during feeding. Staff have separate bathroom that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the administrative office area of the facility. LPA observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in locked storage rooms inaccessible to children. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. LPA advised that Applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.

Facility has two infant classrooms. LPA observed infant changing tables within arms reach to the sink . Applicant stated that parents will provide food and milk bottles for infants. LPA advised Applicants that as per Title 22 regulations, bottles and dishes provided by authorized representatives shall be rinsed and returned to authorized representatives for sanitizing at the end of each day. Lunch and snacks are prepared in the facility. Applicant was advised that full-day programs shall ensure that each child has a lunch and children shall be free to drink as they wish. Drinking water is readily available for the children via water pitchers from filtered water source. Children can bring their own water bottles outdoors. LPA observed a kitchen/ food-preparation area kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; Applicant was advised that measures shall be taken to keep kitchen areas free of rodents and other vermin.

Outdoor area for preschool and infant children were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Preschool outdoor activity space is physically separate from infant outdoor activity space. Shade was provided by trees and canopy structures. The areas around and under high climbing equipment had cushioned with material (artificial grass and rubber chips) that absorb falls. LPA observed playground equipment were securely anchored to the ground. The playground is enclosed by a fence at least four feet high to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. LPA observed sandboxes, Applicant was advised that sand boxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed no bodies of water.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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: BUILDING KIDZ OF SOUTH SAN JOSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417191
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.
Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

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) or (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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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 platforms. 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: BUILDING KIDZ OF SOUTH SAN JOSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434417191
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered. 1. Updated facility sketch (floor and yard plan). An exit interview was conducted with the above item discussed. This report was provided to Ruchita Shukla, Applicant Representative. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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