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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010200300
Report Date: 09/27/2023
Date Signed: 09/27/2023 12:23:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/27/2023 12:23 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:HIGHLANDS PRE-SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
010200300
ADMINISTRATOR:JOANNA WOODFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:400 HIGHLAND AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 547-4242
CITY:PIEDMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94611
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 13DATE:
09/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Deanna JohnsonTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 09/27/2023 at 08:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Highland's Pre-School. LPA met with Center Director, Deanna Johnson and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.

The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director.
Indoor space: Facility operates in 2 Rooms: 2 teachers with 13 children
Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection.
The classrooms, restroom, and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Storage areas for poisons were locked and inaccessible to day care children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The children's restroom was observed, the toilet, and hand washing sinks are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Facility does not provide lunches instead children bring their own snacks. LPA observed Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. At least one opening and closing staff has current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 08/2024.

Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. LPA observed one of the bars on climbing structure was wobbly. Facility was advised to have the bar secured and have play structure looked at for any additional maintenance required. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Director was advised to repair or replace the surface under the play structure where turf is missing to avoid a tripping hazard by children in care. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via personal water bottles.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/27/2023
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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: HIGHLANDS PRE-SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 010200300
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2023
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File Review: Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by staff. Director was reminded that moving forward all children should be signed in/out by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of five Children's files and Staff files were taken for review.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

Facility 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.

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/.

Facility 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.

The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

• CCC DID NOT COMPLETE WATER LEAD TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE OF 1/2023.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director Deanna Johnson.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2023
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Created By: Diana Campos On 09/27/2023 at 11:25 AM
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
, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: HIGHLANDS PRE-SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 010200300

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation,and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a copy of the water lead test report was not posted at facility or made available for review today which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/27/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director shall submit to licensing proof of water lead test report, or a plan of action to resolve water lead testing completion at facility with time frame estimate for completion.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2023


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