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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013412610
Report Date: 12/17/2024
Date Signed: 12/17/2024 06:24:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/17/2024 06:24 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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013412610
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
MOLLY GALANDIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4655 LASSEN ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 455-1560
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94550
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 17DATE:
12/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:27 AM
MET WITH:Molly GalandiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:07 PM
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On 12/17/2024 at 10:27am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director Molly Galandi for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. There were seventeen (17) infants, and five (5) additional staff members present during the inspection. Two classrooms, Infants (first room on the left of the hallway) and Toddlers (second room on the left of the hallway), were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 6:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. This facility holds a license for a preschool (Facility #013412608) component as well.

LPA observed all classrooms to have ample age-appropriate materials for the children’s learning and play that were clean, properly stored and in proper working order. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. LPA verified there were no medications on site. The facility has a designated area to store medications when needed. LPA observed all cribs to be clean, free of objects, and well maintained. All infants enrolled have a designated crib with their name, picture and a label stating if the infant has the ability to roll or not. LPA observed the changing stations were properly padded and well maintained. All diapering materials were observed to be properly labeled and stored. All napping materials were observed to be well maintained and properly stored as well. The facility provides sleeping cots for the toddlers, and all bedding is brought from the children’s home. All children have access to clean drinking water in each classroom. Some children bring their own water bottles from home and the facility has water available to refill them if needed. There are multiple properly working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on site. The facility does not transport children.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2024
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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412610
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, well maintained, free from defects and hazards and made inaccessible to the children in care. All food on site was observed to be properly stored. LPA observed all bottles and food on site to be properly stored and labeled. Breast milk is also kept separate from formula. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and one (1) snack per day. All food that is brought from the children’s home will be properly labeled and stored.

The outside play yard was observed to be fully fenced, well maintained, with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. All play materials for the children were observed to be clean and in good repair. There is plenty of shade for the children as well. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility.

The facility is operating within its licensed capacity is in ratio. All staff working at the facility have obtained a criminal record clearance, exemption, or have transferred their clearances or exemption. The fire/disaster drill log is complete with the last drill logged 8/16/2024. All required postings, including the menu are posted in the entrance of the facility. A physical census of the children was taken and cross referenced with the electronic sign-in and out log. LPA found that eight (8) children were not signed in (see LIC809D). LPA obtained a sample of the children’s files, staff files, and the facility files.

Deficiencies cited during LPA’s inspection
  • Eight (8) children not properly signed in
  • Five (5) children have out of date immunization records

Director was reminded that California law requires facilities to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, facilities must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624) to the Department. Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412610
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed 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.

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/.

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.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412610
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Molly Galandi.









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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Morgan Pringle
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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Created By: Morgan Pringle On 12/17/2024 at 05:09 PM
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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

FACILITY NUMBER: 013412610

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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All five (5) children's files reviewed showed out of date immunization records. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/20/2024
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Director will ensure that all infants have an updated immunization record. Director will submit children's updated immunization records to LPA by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(c)
Sign In and Sign Out
(c) A person who removes the child from the center during the day, and returns the child to the center the same day, shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Eight (8) children were not signed in by their authorized representative. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/20/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director will ensure that are children are signed in and out for the day, by the end of today, 12/17/2024 or the next day the child is in care. Director will send LPA a copy of the sign in/out log showing all children were properly signed in.
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:Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Morgan Pringle
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2024


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