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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013416659
Report Date: 04/24/2026
Date Signed: 04/24/2026 02:42:28 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:REDWOOD FOREST PRESCHOOLS, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
013416659
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
MONTEZ, LAURIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19200 REDWOOD ROADTELEPHONE:
(510) 537-0222
CITY:CASTRO VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94546
CAPACITY: 127TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 127CENSUS: 61DATE:
04/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:30 AM
MET WITH:Vicki VaresTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On April 24, 2026, at 7:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual Health and Safety compliance inspection and was greeted by Teacher Raquel Torres. Thirty minutes after the LPA’s arrival, Site Director Vicki Vares joined the inspection process. Present for the inspection was the site director, 10 staff members, and 94 children in care (85 preschoolers and 9 toddler age). The facility currently operates 6:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday in 5 classrooms (Busting Beavers, Busy Bunnies, Little Foxes, Ringtailed Raccoons, & Honey Bears). Licensure: Ages 18 months to first grade entry, including a maximum of 12 toddlers ages 18 months to 30 months in toddler option room. Subject to conditions of waiver to be posted. Total capacity is 127.

All required postings were appropriately displayed on the walls, including the license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Personal Rights, child seatbelt laws, menus, daily activity schedules, and lead testing results.

The facility has five classrooms. The environment is clean, well-organized, and equipped with ample age-appropriate furnishings and materials. All surfaces, including floors and countertops, are clean and free of toxins. Hazardous items are stored out of children’s reach. No bodies of water are accessible to children.

The facility provides snacks, and menus are appropriately posted throughout the site. All snack foods reviewed were unexpired. The food preparation area is clean, adequately equipped, and free of hazardous materials. The snack menu is posted one week in advance, dated, and available for review.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2026
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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Created By: Randy Miranda On 04/24/2026 at 12:09 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: REDWOOD FOREST PRESCHOOLS, INC.

FACILITY NUMBER: 013416659

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which two teachers who were the openers, were not CPR/1st Aid certified, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2026
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Designate CPR/First Aid–certified staff to serve as openers and closers. Only staff with this certification may fill these roles.For "Best Practice", have all staff certified in EMSA accredited pediatric CPR/1st Aid certification.
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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.
Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Randy Miranda
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2026


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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: REDWOOD FOREST PRESCHOOLS, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 013416659
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026
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The facility operates a Toddler Component (Busy Bunnies Room) under the preschool license, requiring compliance with all infant-related regulations for children 18 to 24 months old. A separate indoor activity space is designated for the toddler program. Age-appropriate toys, equipment, and supplies for this age group are available. Changing tables were inspected, and 15-minute sleep logs for napping infants were reviewed.

The facility has fully charge 3A40BC fire extinguishers located in each classroom. The last annual inspection was completed on August 5, 2025 by Assured Fire Extinguisher Service. All smoke detectors are wired to the local fire department. Carbon monoxide detector were tested and found in good working order. Heating and ventilation in the classrooms are adequate. Fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly, with the last drill completed on March 18, 2026 and April 15, 2026.

The playground is enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence. The play structures are sturdy, and all equipment observed was in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or protruding parts. Appropriate cushioning material is in place beneath and around high climbing equipment. Water is readily available, and children may also bring bottled water. Shade is provided in the outdoor area, and supervision and ratios are maintained when children are outside.

Children’s restrooms are equipped with sufficient soap and paper towels. A separate adult bathroom is available for staff.

Sign-in and sign-out are completed electronically through Procare and all children present were properly signed in. Classrooms contain trash cans with tight-fitting lids for solid-waste disposal. The facility’s Incidental Medical Services (IMS) Plan was incomplete for children who require prescription medication. Medications reviewed were properly stored and unexpired.

Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. Staff files were also reviewed and found to be complete and in good order.

Site 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2026
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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: REDWOOD FOREST PRESCHOOLS, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 013416659
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2026
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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 childcare 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). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides filtered water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented.

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/.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care 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 to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site 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.

One citation was issued during today’s inspection. Please see LIC809 – D. This report will remain on file for three 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 site director, Vicki Vares.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2026
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