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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013421352
Report Date: 07/21/2022
Date Signed: 07/21/2022 12:20:15 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:LEARNING TREE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
013421352
ADMINISTRATOR:BAIGORRIA, STEPHANIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4161 EAST AVENUETELEPHONE:
(925) 447-8279
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94550
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 44DATE:
07/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Casie PetersonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 7/21/22 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur arrived unannounced for a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Program Coordinator Sara Jurmanovich. Present during the inspection, Facility Director Casie Peterson arrived and assisted LPA with the tour. There were 8 toddlers, 36 preschool age children and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.

This program operates out of Redwoods (Pre-K), Sequoias (Pre-K), Maples (2yrs-3yrs), Sprouts (18mon-2yrs), Mulberries (3yrs-4yrs) classrooms. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted. Medications are inaccessible to children. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 6/20/22. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet the State Fire Marshall standards. Per director, there are no firearms in the facility.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit KaurTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2632
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2022
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: LEARNING TREE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013421352
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2022
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Children and staff files were reviewed, and contained required licensing documents. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have required immunizations and mandated reporter training. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. Sign in/out logs are maintained.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Center 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.

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.



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.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Casie Peterson.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2631
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit KaurTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2632
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022
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