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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435700780
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 02:16:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2025 02:16 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:MUSLIM CHILDREN'S GARDENFACILITY NUMBER:
435700780
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ABEER ELAFIFIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:550 N ABEL STTELEPHONE:
(650) 678-8694
CITY:MILPITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95035
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:33 AM
MET WITH:Abeer ElafifiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:25 PM
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On Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Applicant/Center Director Abeer Elafifi for a new application prelicensing inspection. The applicant requests 30 Preschool children from 2 years of age to 5 years of age. A health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children was conducted. There are no children present. The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

Physical Plant: The facility has one (1) large classroom and an outdoor play area. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals, or other hazards accessible to children. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility.

Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children’s belongings. Bottled Water will be provided to children throughout the day and everyday. Children do take naps at the facility. There are cots and bedding materials for all the children. Applicant will wash all bedding materials every Friday. Staff will sanitized the cots on a weekly schedule and more often if necessary. There are 2 first aid kits and one emergency disaster box. The facility will be providing morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. Parents will provide lunch and all snacks. Applicant will have emergency snacks available.

Please See LIC 809 for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MUSLIM CHILDREN'S GARDEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700780
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use.

Classroom measurements:
LPA measured one (1) classroom for the Preschool component. The total indoor measurements are 1802.28 square feet which will accommodate Applicant's request for 30 children.

There are a total of two (2) toilets, and two (2) sinks for the children. Director's Office will be the isolation area. The isolation bathroom will be the staff bathroom.

Outdoor Activity Space:
The outdoor play area is fenced by the building walls and walls are at least 4ft tall. There is enough age-appropriate equipment and toys. The play area has cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. The entire play area has shade and play equipment is specifically designated for 2 - 5 year old children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Climbing structures and slides are safe and in good condition. Playground is free of debris and other hazards. Children will have access to bottled water and uncontaminated pitcher with water cups. The total outdoor play area measurements for the outdoor play area is 995.04 square feet which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 30 children.

Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MUSLIM CHILDREN'S GARDEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700780
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Emergency Preparedness/Safety: Emergency Disaster Plan is dated and posted for review. The facility utilizes a land line telephone and cell phones. Fire Clearance was received.

Sign in/Sign out: Applicant will be using a paper document for sign in and sign out.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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.

Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MUSLIM CHILDREN'S GARDEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700780
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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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 ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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

LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children’s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Applicant 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.

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: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MUSLIM CHILDREN'S GARDEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 435700780
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Exit interview was conducted with Applicant Abeer Elafifi

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. Applicant will need to purchase one two manuals, 1 antiseptic solution.
2. Applicant will need to submit a waiver request for the outdoor play area.
3. Applicant will need to purchase water pitchers with cups and snacks for the facility.

Once we receive the above items, the facility can be licensed as a Single License facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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