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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010210313
Report Date: 07/22/2025
Date Signed: 07/22/2025 01:54:52 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GRACE CHILDREN'S ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
010210313
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERRIA ROSS KRANENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:993 53RD. STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 653-1115
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94608
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 19CENSUS: 13DATE:
07/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:01 AM
MET WITH:Merria KranenTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:10 PM
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On 7/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes arrived Unannounced for a Random Annual Inspection and met with Director Merria Kranen. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from Monday through Friday from 8:15am–5:15pm. Present in care were 15 preschool age children with an additional two fingerprinted cleared staff members. The teacher- child ratio is within compliance according to regulations.

The center operates out of a converted house and consists of two main classrooms and an enclosed outdoor area. The entrance to the childcare center the is the front door through the gate. The center provides a variety of daily activities which include quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating and toileting. During today's inspection, LPA did not observe any bodies of water, free standing water, cleaning supplies, or toxic items accessible to children. There is a working telephone number for the center.

Classrooms: The room floors and surfaces were observed to be clean and safe. Furniture and equipment were maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. The activities and toys appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The children have their own areas to store personal belongings. There are water fountains in the classroom and children have their owe personal water bottles.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: GRACE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 010210313
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2025
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 Outdoor yard: The outdoor activity space is maintained, and free of hazards. The play area is fully fenced with a shaded area for the children. There is a sandbox in the play area, LPA reminded the center to cover the sandbox when center is closed. There is a play structure that is bolted to the ground with cushion to absorb a fall. There are no pools, fishponds, fixed in place wading pools or similar bodies of water on the property.

Food Service: The kitchen area was maintained, LPA reminded the Director to separate the food used for projects and the food that is for eating. The center prepares and provides snacks to the children while in care and lunches are brought from home. There is a generic snack menu posted for the month in the kitchen, LPA reminded the center that menus need to reflect what is being served to the children and that the snack menu needs to be posted in an area for parents to see. Children in care have access to clean drinking water while indoors and outdoors. The center has conducted their lead testing on 4/20/24 and does not have lead exceedances in the sinks used for food prepping or drinking. Cleaning equipment was observed to be stored in separate areas from the food supplies and were inaccessible to children. There is a tight fitting lid on the trash cans that contains food.

Bathrooms: There is a total of three toilets and five sinks available for the children which are sanitary and working. The bathrooms have supplies for the children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate staff bathroom located in the classroom next to the entryway of the center.

Fire System: The center has maintained their fire clearance which has been approved by the Oakland Fire department. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector, and there is fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers located in the kitchen. Center has a first aid kit in the staff bathroom. The center conducts and documents their disaster drills every six months with the last one done on 4/30/25.

Postings: There is a parent board at the entryway of the center which contains information on child passenger restraints, the parents rights poster and the original license.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
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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: GRACE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 010210313
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2025
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Records: The center is using an electronic sign-in and out log, LPA reminded the center that parents dropping off and picking up the children need to sign them in and out. A random sampling of six children files were reviewed and complete. LPA reviewed four staff files and observed current Mandated Reporter certificates, health screenings, and all teachers have been verified and qualified. LPA reminded the Director all adults caring for children need to have immunization records in the file. The center has provided proof of at least one staff member with a current CPR certificate.
While at the center LPA obtained a current children's roster.

Center 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four

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/.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
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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: GRACE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 010210313
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2025
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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.

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.

No deficiencies were 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
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2025
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