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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 010215677
Report Date: 11/18/2024
Date Signed: 11/18/2024 03:02:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/18/2024 03:02 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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
010215677
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JOHNSTON, DARLENE MARIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:34072 FREMONT BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(510) 791-6158
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94555
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 77CENSUS: 65DATE:
11/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Darlene JohnstonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 11/18/2024 at 9:55AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Assistant Director Elizabeth Motwani for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. Director Darlene Johnston arrived at the facility at 10:30AM. Present for this inspection were 65 preschool aged children along with 10 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility operating hours are 7:00AM - 6:00PM Monday to Friday. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection.

The facility operates out of 5 classrooms. All classrooms had age appropriate equipment and toys. The classrooms are clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. During today's inspection all hazardous materials and toxins including disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be made inaccessible to children. Each classroom had individualized storage space for each child that they are able to store their personal belongings. Director stated blankets and other beddings are given and cleaned weekly by the child's parents, and sleeping mats and sheets are also cleaned weekly by facility staff. The facility is utilizing disposable water cups and water fountains throughout the premises for drinking water. There are two separate bathrooms located in the common play area.

All outdoor play equipment was observed to be operable and age-appropriate during this inspection. Areas around slides and high climbing structures have grass and cushioned material to absorb falls. The facility does have a sand area for playing, which is inspected daily by the staff and has a device to prevent any cats or other animals from accessing the area. There are plenty of trees and structures to provide shade. There were also several sheds that are used for toy storage that are locked.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/18/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 010215677
VISIT DATE: 11/18/2024
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Director stated the menu is updated monthly as the facility provides supplemental breakfast, lunch, AM, and PM snacks. Tables in classroom are labeled and color coded with the child's picture and dietary preferences and/or allergies. LPA also toured the kitchen and storage area that is OFF limits to children; LPA also reviewed children's medications are also stored in the kitchen area, which has proper documentation and are in original unexpired containers.

LPA reviewed 5 children files and 4 staff files and found to be complete. All staff have completed Mandated Reporter training. There is at least one staff member present on site that has pediatric CPR and First Aid. The facility has several fire extinguishers, working smoke detectors, working carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. The last drill was conducted on 10/13/2024. All required forms are posted in public view. Facility roster was reviewed and a copy was obtained.

There were no deficiencies cited on today's visit.

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.

Licensee 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.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 010215677
VISIT DATE: 11/18/2024
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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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.


This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

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/.

Licensee 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Darlene Johnston.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaleesa Jackson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2024
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