435700762-4-27-2023-52-CC-MOTI-CRAPYG-20230427114355

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435700762
Report Date: 04/27/2023
Date Signed: 04/27/2023 11:44:15 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/27/2023 11:44 AM - 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	WONDER YEARS-PALO ALTO, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	435700762
ADMINISTRATOR:	KARPEL, KARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	991 COMMERCIAL STREET		TELEPHONE:	(650) 494-1669
CITY:	PALO ALTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94303
CAPACITY:	84	CENSUS: 72	DATE:	04/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:55 AM
MET WITH:	Kara Karpel		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	A Prelicensing inspection was conducted today 4/27/2023 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji. LPA met with Applicant, Kara Karpel, Director, Kendell Miller-Crevelli. The applicant has submitted a CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP application for a PRESCHOOL license for 84 preschoolers with the option to have 20 of those be enrolled into the toddler-option (18 months-36 months program). The program will operate from 8:00AM - 5:30PM, Monday through Friday, in 6 classrooms (Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants, Hippos (Toddlers), Zebras, and Monkeys). A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside and the measurements were pulled from a previous visit and are as follows: INDOORS: 3393.15 square feet = 96 children OUTDOORS: 6581.71 square feet = 87 children The center has obtained an approved fire inspection clearance from the Palo Alto Fire Department on 04/12/2023. The facility consists of 6 classrooms. Classrooms Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants, Zebras and Monkeys are for preschool aged children and Hippo Classroom has enough space to allow for 20 toddlers in the toddler-option program. Facility understands that toddlers can only be housed in groups of 12 or less. Once facility has more than 12 toddlers present in the toddler option program, room must be split to allow separation of the two toddler groups. The preschool rooms are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. There are 6 toilets and 9 sinks available for children use. There are two staff toilets located within the hallway. Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and children will bring lunch from home or have the option to purchase a hot lunch that is catered for the facility. Menu will be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible for the authorized representative to see. Facility will utilize the Director's office and staff bathroom for children who fall ill while in care. Cots and mats were observed today.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: WONDER YEARS-PALO ALTO, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 435700762
	VISIT DATE: 04/27/2023

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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services - IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

The play yard is fenced in all around. Tarp covering provides sufficient shade in the play yard. Toddlers have their own play yard and do not commingle with the preschool aged children inside or outside. The center has water dispensers to provide clean drinking water inside and outside, with children bringing their water bottles from home. No cleaning agents were found stored with food. There is a refrigerator available. First aid supplies are available in the center. There is a working telephone on site. Facility utilizes a sign in/out sheet that allows enough space to record the date/time and full legal signature of authorized representative.

Kendell Miller is a fully qualified preschool director and has completed 16 hours of health and safety training including pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

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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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: WONDER YEARS-PALO ALTO, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 435700762
	VISIT DATE: 04/27/2023

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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.

A license for 84 preschool children, which includes up to 20 toddlers in the toddler-option program, will be issued effective today, 04/27/2023.

Exit interview conducted with Applicant, Kara Karpel.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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