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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 440703706
Report Date: 03/16/2026
Date Signed: 03/16/2026 03:41:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/16/2026 03:41 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:FREEDOM CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
440703706
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GLORIA LEANOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:37 HOLLY DRIVETELEPHONE:
(831) 786-2300
CITY:FREEDOMSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95019
CAPACITY: 64TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 33CENSUS: 24DATE:
03/16/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Vanessa Garcia and Gloria Leano VenegesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 03/16/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Syeda Bahar, conducted an unannounced Case Management investigation regarding an incident that was reported to the department on 02/27/2026. Upon arrival LPA met with the, Program Coordinator, Vanessa Garcia and Site Supervisor, Gloria Leano Veneges and explained the purpose of the visit today. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility and a census was taken.

Per the incident report, on 02/26/2026, a preschool child (C1) was unsupervised for approximately 30 to 60 seconds in the bathroom. A staff (S1) from the other classroom entered through the outside door of the bathroom and found the child. No injuries were reported. During today’s investigation, LPA reviewed records, conducted staff interviews, obtained copies of personnel reports and facility roster and other supporting documents.

Based on interviews, Staff reported that the child had gone into the bathroom alone. The door closed behind the child, and staff did not maintain visual supervision for a short period of time (30-60 seconds). The child was located by staff (S1) from classroom 1 immediately. No hazards, or unsafe conditions were reported in the bathroom at the time of the incident. The child returned to class with no observed injuries or distress.

Based on interviews and record review, it was determined that a child (C1) in care was left without direct visual supervision for approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

As a result, one (1) Type B deficiency is cited on attached page 809-D. Appeal Rights were provided.

Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Gloria Leano Veneges and Program Coordinator, Vanessa Garcia.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mireya Flores
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Syeda Bahar
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/16/2026 03:41 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Syeda Bahar On 03/16/2026 at 01:55 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: FREEDOM CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 440703706

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
04/16/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:
(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision... to... the children's needs.
(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

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By the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, 04/16/26, The Director will conduct staff training on active supervision, bathroom transitions, and cross classroom communication procedures. Director will submit the training materials and staff attendance sheet to the department via email, as a proof of correction.
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This Requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 02/26/2026, a child (C1) was unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately 30 to 60 seconds. Staff did not maintain direct supervision as required, which posed a potential risk to the health and safety of the child in care.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mireya Flores
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Syeda Bahar
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2026


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