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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013412601
Report Date: 12/05/2024
Date Signed: 12/05/2024 02:23:59 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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013412601
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GEMIGNANI-STEARNS, IDAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:38700 PASEO PADRE PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(510) 796-0888
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY: 126TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 126CENSUS: 109DATE:
12/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Ida Gemignani-StearnsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On December 5, 2024 at 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda conducted an unannounced annual inspection for health and safety. LPA met with teacher Wanda Shepard. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. At 8:45am Center Director Ida Gemignani-Stearns arrived and accompanied LPA. Present for the inspection were 82 preschool age children, 17 toddler-age children, 10 infants, 17 staff members, and one (1) ABA Therapist. The center is a combination center with an infant component #013412603. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Seven (7) classrooms were inspected, and teacher-child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation, and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office, away from other children in care. The center has wired smoke detectors in every room, carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system and sprinklers, and five (7) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 9/24/2024. All required documents are posted in a publicly accessible area.

LPA inspected the outdoor play area. It is fully fenced with trees and canopies that provide shade for children at play. There's a play structure with a slide that has cushioning underneath to absorb children's falls. There are age-appropriate play equipment on the yard and multiple staff members who are watching the children from different viewing stations during playtime. The staff also brings the children’s water bottles and cups to keep the children hydrated while on the playground and teachers will refill them as necessary. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. LPA observed in one small play house, an accumulation of leaves and water. Water level does not pose an immediate health risk. The small play house requires maintenance.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2024
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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412601
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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LPA inspected the kitchen area in the main building where they have a refrigerator, stove, food storage, and a sink. This area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. The kitchen area is off limits to children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. LPA observed leakage under the sink. And under the sink, there were areas that needs cleaning, but does not pose an immediate health risk or food contamination. There is also an area behind the door, next to the stove that needs cleaning.

LPA checked the facility records and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children, and the census matches the children signed in on the sign in sheets. LPA reviewed six (6) children's files and six (6) staff files. All staff files were in good order and contained required documents. However, one staff member had an expired Mandated Reporter Certificate and is in process of renewal. All children files were in good order and contained required documents. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 4/01/2025.

LPA reminded the Center Director that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. LPA observed an expired Epinephrine Auto Injector and notified the Center Director to have a new replacement and prescription. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.

Each classroom has their own bathroom with sinks and toilets that the children can reach. The children also have plenty of supplies like soap and paper towels which are available to them. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition however, LPA observed one toilet not flushing effectively and the toilet seat surface, “peeling.” Center Director stated a repair ticket has been ordered.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412601
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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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-carecenters/.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees 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, fax, or electronic mail. The Center Director was also reminded 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.

Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Center Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412601
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2024
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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.

The 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.

The facility Center 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.

No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. This report shall remain on file for 3 years.



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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director Ida Gemignani-Stearns.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Miranda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2024
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