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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435700390
Report Date: 10/14/2024
Date Signed: 10/14/2024 03:10:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/14/2024 03:10 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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KASSAK, NADINEFACILITY NUMBER:
435700390
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NADINE KASSAKFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 470-0768
CITY:MOUNTAIN VIEWSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94041
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 8DATE:
10/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Nadine KassakTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 10/14/2024 at 1:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe, met with licensee Nadine Kassak for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION. Present for the inspection were 8 day care children and 1 fingerprint cleared assistant/residents of home (Sabah El Kadamani). The licensee is within ratio today with 3 infants and 5 older children. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm.

The facility is a single story home consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, family room (day care room), dining Room, laundry room, detached garage, & backyard which are neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The off-limits areas will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. On-Limit Areas: Bedroom #1, bathroom, living room, family room, dining room, & backyard. Off-Limit Areas: Bedroom #2, laundry room, kitchen & garage.
The facility’s outdoor play space is located in the backyard of the home. The play structure, equipment, and fence are all in safe condition free from hazards which could pose a risk to children in care. There is ample shade available and gates are closed at all times while children are in the yard.

All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, telephone and fully stocked first aid kit. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present at the time of the inspection. Per licensee, there are no firearms on the premises or pets in the home.

The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate expires on 10/21/24 and the Mandated Reporter certificate recently expired on 08/04/24. Licensee is reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year. All required forms are posted and visible for public review.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/14/2024
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KASSAK, NADINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700390
VISIT DATE: 10/14/2024
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Records: LPA Uribe reviewed 5 children’s files and all personnel records. Sleep Charts for sleeping infants were reviewed and within compliance of the Safe Sleep Regulations. There is a current roster available for review. The facility does not have liability insurance and Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance forms (LIC 282) were reviewed. Licensee is reminded to obtain revised admission documents for children when the child’s home address or any other personal information changes.
Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Quarterly Updates: 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 communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email notifications.
CCLD Inspection Process: 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.
Criminal Record Clearance: Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

MyChildCarePlan.org: Licensee 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.

Megan’s Law: During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2024
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KASSAK, NADINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700390
VISIT DATE: 10/14/2024
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Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/resources/child-care-centers/.

Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report: Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Three (3) Advisory Notes issued:

  • Advisory Note (TV): Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate has recently expired and needs to be renewed.
  • Advisory Note (TV): Some children's immunization records need to be updated.
  • Advisory Note (TV): Blankets observed to be in a crib, but not in use.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Nadine Kassak.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Uribe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2024
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