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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418176
Report Date: 10/26/2022
Date Signed: 10/26/2022 05:16:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/26/2022 05:16 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	CHATHAM SCHOOL - REDWOOD CAMPUS		FACILITY NUMBER:	013418176
ADMINISTRATOR:	VASQUEZ, MAUREEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4500 REDWOOD RD.		TELEPHONE:	(510) 531-1302
CITY:	OAKLAND	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94619
CAPACITY: 111	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 96	CENSUS: 86	DATE:	10/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Maureen Vasquez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On October 26, 2022 at approximately 8:30am, LPA Haderer arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. The new CARE tool was used for the inspection. On arrival and present for the inspection was the site director Maureen Vasquez, 16 teachers and 86 children in care. The center location has a preschool and an infant center license. The physical inspections were done simultaneously.

The preschool operates 7 dedicated preschool classrooms including: Bumblebee; Dragonfly; Firefly; Owls; Butterflies and large room with a screened fireplace to prevent child access and a kitchen area. Children’s bathrooms are available in the classrooms and there are enough towels and soap supplies. The staff have separate adult bathroom located near the school office.

Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, the last drill was conducted October 10, 2022. The facility has multiple fully charged 3A40BC and fire extinguishers throughout the building. The last annual inspection was completed November 4, 2021. On August 22, 2022 Detect All Security and Fire completed an annual full system test of the fire alarm and all tests responded during positively during the inspection. Carbon monoxide detectors were available and tested. Heating and ventilation in the classroom are acceptable.

The children share the playground with the preschool. A waiver is in place and posted restricting the use to ensure there is no comingling with younger children. All equipment was inspected and is in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts. Areas around or under high climbing equipment has appropriate cushioned material that absorbs a fall. There is ample shade available through large shade structures. Access to drinking water is available in every classroom and outside playground provided by the school in red water jugs and teachers are always present. The children’s playground area is surrounded by a secure fence and is separated from the infant playground.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CHATHAM SCHOOL - REDWOOD CAMPUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418176
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept in staff storerooms out of the access of children. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. The facility provides snacks for the children, menus were appropriately posted.

The sign in/out sheets were reviewed are accurate. Classrooms have trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste. There are children that require Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 3 with EpiPens and 1 with an inhaler. Medications are located in the school office out of the reach of children and proper paperwork and IMS plans were available. All medications were within date and not expired.

Children's records were reviewed, LPA requested and received a children’s facility roster. All children’s files were complete and in good order. Staff files were reviewed. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility. All staff files were complete and in good order.

All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the walls: License; Emergency Disaster Plan; Earthquake Preparedness checklist; Notification of Parents Rights; Personal rights; Child seatbelt laws; menus; daily activity schedules.

First aid kit and ample supplies available in the facility office.

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 Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CHATHAM SCHOOL - REDWOOD CAMPUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418176
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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Site Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

There were no deficiencies issued today.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Director Maureen Vasquez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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