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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444417092
Report Date: 08/22/2023
Date Signed: 08/22/2023 05:10:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/22/2023 05:10 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	A CHILD'S GARDEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	444417092
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEBBIE K. CRAIG		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	640 AMESTI ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(831) 359-2210
CITY:	CORRALITOS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95076
CAPACITY: 6	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:56 AM
MET WITH:	Debbie Craig		TIME COMPLETED:	05:20 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cortney Nelson and Ashley Lopez, conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility. LPAs met with Debbie Craig, Applicant/ Director, and explained the purpose of today's visit. The Applicant has applied for a license for 6 infants and a fire inspection approval from the Watsonville Fire Department was received. The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM, serving infants ages six months to two years. The infant program will be utilizing one classroom inside of their facility and an outdoor playground area. LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility with Debbie during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Classroom #1: 12.250 x 17.250 = 211.313 (no encumbered space) TOTAL INDOOR SPACE = 211.313/ 35 SQ FT = 6 infants OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Playground #1: 64.250 x 20.750 = 1333.188 (no encumbered space) TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE= 1333.188/ 75 SQ FT = 17 infants The infant room at the facility is physically separate from the preschool component. There are six feeding chairs, five cubbies, four cribs available for infants. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the facility. Toys are safe and do not have sharp edges or small parts that may pose a choking hazard. The infant changing table was observed to be padded, within arms reach of a sink, in good repair and safe condition. Cribs used by the infants are free from loose articles, covered with a fitted sheet, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. The cribs are placed in a separate napping area for infants and the waste container has a tight fitting lid.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023

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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: A CHILD'S GARDEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417092
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023

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The food preparation area (kitchen) is functional and has hot and cold running water, sink, refrigerator, and storage space for food supplies. The facility will provide AM/PM snack, lunch, and breakfast to the infants and is not planning to work with any food programs. Cleaning and sanitation of dishes and utensils will be done via dishwasher once purchased and Debbie will submit proof of purchase to the Department. There is a solid waste container with tight-fitting lid located in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies will be stored on top of the fridge, inaccessible to children.

The Licensee 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, 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.

The classrooms have appropriate lighting, air circulation, and plug in wall heaters will be used as needed during cold weather. LPAs advised adding temperature gauge to the other classrooms for maintaining temperature of 68-85 degrees at all times. First aid kits are stored hanging in each classroom, inaccessible to the children. Debbie has the full 15 hours of Health and Safety Training, including nutrition and lead components. The facility is equipped with a 2A10BC fire extinguisher and a centralized fire alarm system with carbon monoxide detectors.

The facility plans to administer non-prescription and prescription medication to infants. Incidental Medical Services will be administered as needed for infants with EpiPens and Inhalers. LPA reviewed proper storage of medication and related Licensing documentation with Facility Representatives. IMS Medications (Inhalers and EpiPens only) and other prescription/non-prescription medications will be stored in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. LPA advised that IMS medication should not be locked.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: A CHILD'S GARDEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417092
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023

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LPAs observed Classroom #1 outdoor space is fenced in and appropriately set-up for use by infants. There is a retaining wall area that Debbie states will be completed by the end of September. There is a sandbox, climbing structure, and slide for the infants to play on. Shade will be provided by a large pergola. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during today's inspection. Transportation will not be provided by the facility.

Debbie Craig, Applicant Representative has obtained the Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index clearances. She has met the education and experience qualification requirements and has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certifications on file. Proof of completion of Preventative Health Practices and vaccination records for MMR, Tdap, and Influenza are on file.

LPAs reviewed with Facility Representatives the LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

The Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with Debbie and advised both of the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $150 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Debbie states that she will use positive discipline with the infants, including talking and redirecting as needed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: A CHILD'S GARDEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 444417092
	VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023

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LPAs conducted exit interview with Applicant/Director, Debbie Craig and advised that a license for a child care center with 6 infants will be issued following Licensing Program Manager review and approval and the following corrections:

Corrections to be made:
1. Install privacy wall/curtain for staff restroom
2. Place diaper changing table/waste container into the infant room
3. Remove animal droppings from infant yard
4. Install pergola for shade in outdoor area
5. Purchase thermometer for room temperature

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023

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