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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010212344
Report Date: 10/10/2024
Date Signed: 10/10/2024 02:46:29 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/05/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 52-CC-20240905134345
FACILITY NAME:ST. CLARE'S CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
010212344
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN BERRYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3350 HOPYARD ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 462-0938
CITY:PLEASANTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94588
CAPACITY:76CENSUS: 36DATE:
10/10/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Karen Berry TIME COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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Physical Plant- Licensee did not keep the childcare center free from hazards
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 10/10/2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Chandra Charles conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of a complaint investigation for the above allegation and met with Director, Karen Berry. Also present at the time of today’s inspection were 36 preschool age children and ten (10) additional staff members. LPA/LPM toured the yard for health and safety.

LPA investigated the complaint, based on evidence received, interviews and observance of the facility (play yard) the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation that the "licensee did not keep the child care center free from hazards" is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 101238.2 (c) – Outdoor Activity Space is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Report was reviewed and exit interview was conducted with the director, Karen Berry.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 52-CC-20240905134345
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: ST. CLARE'S CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 010212344
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/11/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(c)
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101238.2(c) Outdoor Activity Space (c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Facility director is to arrange the outside children furniture and play ground equipment in such a way that it does not propose a hazard from conflicting activities. Facility director is to obtain safety padding to go around the wooden pillars and concrete base in the patio play area.
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Based on interviews, observations and records review, a child was injured in the outdoor play area from falling and hitting the pillars which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Director is to submit to LPA within (5) days for review of contractors quote, and completed work of padding installation to be completed within 30 days, if more time required director will request an extension in writing to the LPA.
Lorraine.Dacanay-Breaux@dss.ca.gov
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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