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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422452
Report Date: 09/17/2024
Date Signed: 09/17/2024 11:08:02 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/17/2024 11:08 AM - 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:	CRYSTAL GARDEN MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422452
ADMINISTRATOR:	HUA-HSIN(CYNTHIA),WAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	37531 FREMONT BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(510) 792-8415
CITY:	FREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94536
CAPACITY:	28	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	09/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:15 AM
MET WITH:	Hua-Hsin (Cynthia) Wan		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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On September 17, 2024 8:15am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived to conduct an unannounced site inspection for health and safety. LPA met with facility director, Hua-Hsin (Cynthia) Wan and toured all areas licensed for use by children in care. Also present at the time of the inspection was a teacher assistant and 3 children in care (one 4.5 years old; one 3 years old; one 2.5 years old). The facility is within ratio and capacity. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8am to 6:00pm.

The facility is an older home converted to childcare consisting of 6 rooms: 2 playrooms, 1 arts & Crafts room; snack room and a group music room: and an off-limits food preparation area and a small office. Heating and ventilation are acceptable.

The outdoor area has a pull through driveway for child drop off and pick up and swinging gates that are closed and locked when children enter the gated playground space in the back of the facility on the west side. The playground area is surrounded by a 6-foot privacy fence. All play equipment is in safe condition and free from sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are no high climbing equipment and play area surface is concrete. LPA observed a small crack without sharp edges in one of the play structures. LPA also observed that one of the wooden tables have potential rotting wood. Both structures do not pose a risk to injury, therefore LPA issued a Technical Advisory. Shade was available in the play areas and teachers are always present. Children bring their own bottled water from home and it is made available to them.

There is one child’s bathroom with two toilets (separated by a wall) and two sinks and a changing table outside of the bathroom. The sinks have functioning cold water taps with appropriate hand washing signs. There is a touch-free trash can with a lid and sufficient amount of paper towels, soap, and diaper supplies. All toilets, hand washing and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Staff bathrooms are separated and located near the kitchen area.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda	TELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024

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: CRYSTAL GARDEN MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422452
	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

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The facility has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the toddler room, the last annual inspection done September 24, 2023. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extiguisher located in the kitchen area, the last annual inspection done October 24, 2023. There are working carbon monoxide detectors (tested and working). Disaster drills are conducted once per month, the last drill was conducted August 6, 2024.

The sign in/out sheets were reviewed. All children present were signed in. The school provides lunches and snacks, a menu is posted. The food prep kitchen area is off limits to children, there were no sharp knives observed in the kitchen today. Cleaning chemicals and other cleaners are stored out of the reach of children.

The facility is clean and well organized with age-appropriate furnishings and equipment in good repair. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. Classrooms have touchless trash cans with tight fitting cover for the disposal of solid waste. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care today. No firearms/weapons are kept in the facility.

All Documents required to be posted in public places were present. Uncontaminated drinking water is provided. Lead testing was completed on the facility on December 18, 2021, results are posted publicly near the license.

Staff files were reviewed. All files were complete and in good order. Center Director CPR/1st Aid expires 3/25/2025 and Mandated Reporter certificate expires 04/02/2026. Assistant does not have CPR/1^st Aid certificate, Mandated Reporter expires 04/02/2026.

Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster and took a photocopy. All children’s records were complete and in good order.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda	TELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024

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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: CRYSTAL GARDEN MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422452
	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024

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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 the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Center 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.

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/inspection-process.

A Technical Advisory was issued during today’s inspection. No deficiencies were issued. This report will remain on file for three years.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director, Hua-Hsin (Cynthia) Wan.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wynn Norona	TELEPHONE: (510) 421-1324
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda	TELEPHONE: (510) 359-0974
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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