444417001-7-29-2026-07-CC-JGOS-DWFTMG-20260729145107

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444417001
Report Date: 07/29/2026
Date Signed: 07/29/2026 02:51:34 PM

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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:	SPROUTS SC		FACILITY NUMBER:	444417001
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JORDAN BEMEL		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	840 NORTH BRANCIFORTE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(831) 429-3898
CITY:	SANTA CRUZ	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95062
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29	CENSUS: 28	DATE:	07/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Shannon Bemel		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:01 PM

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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	On 07/29/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jaime Gonzales conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Acting Site Director, Derek Des Champs. LPA stated the reason for the visit and upon arrival, LPA observed 28 school age children with three staff at the snack tables. During the inspection Co-Owners Shannon Blake and Jordan Bemel arrived, took over for the Derek Des champs and Jordan Bemel left during the inspection. LPA conducted a tour of the indoors and outdoors of the facility and the after school program is located on the Monarch Elementary School Campus in classroom 26. LPA observed the required postings near the entrance to the classroom. The hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:30PM- 6:00PM, Wednesday 12:00PM-6:00PM during school hours. During school holidays and school breaks, the facility runs a camp that is open from 8:30AM to 5:30PM. The facility is licensed to serve children from ages 4.9 to 12 years old. LPA collected a children's roster during todays visit. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean and orderly. The bathrooms for children are located inside of the classroom and is clean, sanitary, and operable. The facility provides snacks to the children. Classroom 26 is equipped with a microwave, oven and stove, and refrigerator. LPA observed sink with hot and cold running water. Drinking water is available for the children via individual water bottles and filtered water fountains inside classroom and around the school campus. There are trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposable of solid wastes. The facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Co-Owner Shannon Blake stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Continued on Page 2...

Adam Hamer
Jaime Gonzales
	DATE: 07/29/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026

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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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: SPROUTS SC	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417001
	VISIT DATE: 07/29/2026

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LPA reviewed five random children's files. Children records includes all of the required paperwork. LPA reviewed five staff files. Staff records reviewed included Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization's (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza Declination). Staff (S2 and S4) were missing valid Mandated reporter training certification. LPA reminded Co-Owner, Shannon Blake that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Co-Owner, Shannon Blake 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Adam Hamer
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/29/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026

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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: SPROUTS SC	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417001
	VISIT DATE: 07/29/2026

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Co-Owner, Shannon Blake 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.

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

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.

As a result of this inspection, there was one deficiency cited further details can be found on the 809-D page.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Co-Owner, Shannon Blake. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Adam Hamer
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jaime Gonzales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/29/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/29/2026 02:51 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Jaime Gonzales On 07/29/2026 at 02:31 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: SPROUTS SC	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417001
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/29/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2 and S4 did not have vaild mandated reporter training certifications which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/05/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will provide a plan to the department by POC due date 08/05/2026.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

	Adam Hamer
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Jaime Gonzales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026

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