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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434414542
Report Date: 08/23/2021
Date Signed: 08/26/2021 11:09:56 AM

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:TULIP KIDS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
434414542
ADMINISTRATOR:CLAUDIA ALBORNOZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1279 LAWRENCE STATIONTELEPHONE:
(669) 255-0540
CITY:SUNNYVALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94089
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 21DATE:
08/23/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Claudia AlbornozTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mel Matos met with Claudia Albornoz, director, for an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection (KIT 2). LPA toured the Facility both indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. LPA notes that the Facility is licensed in Classrooms 2 & 3. The Facility also has an infant program (#434414541) on site and that program is licensed in Classroom #1. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), Menus, and Activity Schedule. The Facility has two active waivers on file (playground space & shared playground use with the infant program) and is in compliance with the conditions of both waivers.

A review of staff records on August 23, 2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reminded Claudia of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violations within a 12 month period.

LPA reviewed ten children's and five staff files (1 director & 4 teachers) during today's inspection Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700). All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records and Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file. There is at least one staff per Classroom with current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Claudia understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips).
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S MatosTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: TULIP KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 434414542
VISIT DATE: 08/23/2021
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LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Claudia understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Claudia understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed two teachers with 5 children in Classroom 2 and two teachers with 16 children in Classroom 3. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office area.

LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Claudia states that the Facility has a third-party cleaning service that cleans the Facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. Director understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each Classroom and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers/disposable cups/water bottles. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Claudia states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors.

The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets & in janitor's closet, located near the kitchen area, inaccessible to children. Any medications at the Facility are stored in each individual classroom.

The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by trees, canopy, and umbrellas in the playground. There is sufficient resilient materials (rubber surfacing) in the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

LPA conducted an exit interview with Claudia prior to the conclusion of today's inspection and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2158
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melvin S MatosTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8554
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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