010209542-6-7-2024-02-CC-ILOA-D5ZRL8-20240607130644

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010209542
Report Date: 06/07/2024
Date Signed: 06/07/2024 01:06:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2024 01:06 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:	CENTRO VIDA BILINGUAL CHILDCARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	010209542
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LEVYA-CUTLER, BEATRIZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1000 CAMELIA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 525-1463
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94710
CAPACITY: 64	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 64	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	06/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Beatriz Levya-Cutler		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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	On June 7, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Director Beatriz Levya-Cutler for an unannounced annual inspection. The preschool center was toured for a health and safety check. Present during the inspection were 27 preschoolers and 6 finger print cleared staff members. The teacher/child ratio was being met today. This center operates Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM. CLASSROOMS: The preschool operates out of three classrooms. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. There were no cleaning supplies or toxic items accessible to children. The toys appear to be safe and well maintained. There were play and learning materials available for the children and each classroom had plenty of age appropriate activities. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The center has a working smoke detector that's hardwired throughout the facility, a working carbon monoxide detector, a working telephone, and pull down fire alarm system. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchen is not accessible to children in care. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sanitary condition. A menu is posted and is visible for review. Breakfast, Lunch and one afternoon snack is provided by the center. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There were plenty of age appropriate activities and plenty of shade for the children in care. The outdoor play area is fully fenced in. There were no bodies of water or pools on the daycare premises. There was plenty of space for the children to run and develop their gross motor skills. The sandbox was free from any hazardous materials. The play structures were anchored and had padding underneath to absorb any falls. In addition to climbing structures and a sandbox, there are play houses where the children can develop imaginary play.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CENTRO VIDA BILINGUAL CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 010209542
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024

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BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The changing table has a padded surface covered with vinyl and is within arms reach of the sink. The sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. There are also toilets and sinks that are appropriately sized for the children to be able to use.

RECORDS: LPA reviewed 5 children files which were all complete. Six staff files were also reviewed. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a criminal record clearance. Mandated Reporter Training was current for all staff. All required documents are posted for public review. No IMS is being provided as of today. There is a staff member with current CPR certification during all hours of the day. A physical census of the children and staff were taken and cross referenced with the sign-in and out log. All children were accounted for and properly signed in.

Director Levya-Cutler was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone or fax. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov. Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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.

Director 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CENTRO VIDA BILINGUAL CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 010209542
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024

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This facility is currently not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Director 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC completed testing and no exceedances. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

There one one Type B deficiency cited during today's inspection, see LIC809-D.

Exit interview conducted.
Report and appeal rights was reviewed with Director Beatriz Levya-Cutler.
Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira Loza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2024 01:06 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Indira Loza On 06/07/2024 at 11:57 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: CENTRO VIDA BILINGUAL CHILDCARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 010209542
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)(2)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the staff being unable to locate the fire drill log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director shall have a fire/disaster drill by July 5, 2024 and email a copy of the drill log to the LPA no later than 7/5/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Mayla Mendoza

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Indira Loza

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024

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