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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418175
Report Date: 02/06/2025
Date Signed: 02/06/2025 04:02:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2025 04:02 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:FUZZY CATERPILLARFACILITY NUMBER:
013418175
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RISSE, TALIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1510-1504A ENCINAL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 205-0985
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY: 66TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 66CENSUS: 45DATE:
02/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Tali RisseTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 02/06/2025 at 01:30 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Hollinger and D. Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at Fuzzy Caterpillar Preschool. LPAs met with teachers Evelyn Lopez and Lakeela Smith and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPAs were granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Director Tali Risse arrived later to complete the inspection with LPAs. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM 6:00 PM. Present for this inspection were 45 children and 6 staff.

The physical plant was inspected. LPAs toured the premises with the teacher.
Indoor space: Facility operates at two addresses, adjacent to each other. 1510 is a converted house with four main areas for the children and 1504-A is a rented space with one main classroom.
Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection.

The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care were stored in places inaccessible to them during today's inspection. Storage areas for poisons were locked. Medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to day care children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed, all toilets, and hand washing sink are observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: FUZZY CATERPILLAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418175
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025
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All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage areas are observed to be clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin during today's inspection. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Children bring a packed lunch from home and the facility provides a morning and afternoon snack. Snack menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative.


Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards during today's inspection. Surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be in safe condition and free of hazards during today's inspection. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities via personal water bottles.

File Review: Children sign in/out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of Children's files and Staff files were taken for review.

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.

Facility 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: FUZZY CATERPILLAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418175
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025
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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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-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-carecenters/.

Facility 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 cited during today's inspection.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Center Director Tali Risse.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
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