013418198-6-7-2023-02-CC-RHAR-CSKVYG-20230607165107

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418198
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/07/2023 04:51:15 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 04:51 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
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF THE EAST BAY-BERKELEY		FACILITY NUMBER:	013418198
ADMINISTRATOR:	ACLAND-WHEAR, NICOLE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1414 WALNUT STREET		TELEPHONE:	(510) 848-0237
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94709
CAPACITY: 75	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 47	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Nicole Acland-Whear		TIME COMPLETED:	04:55 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On June 7, 2023 at approximately 12:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Russ Haderer arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety. Present for the inspection was the site director Nicole Acland-Whear, 10 teachers; 41 children in care (all preschool age). The facility is in ratio today. LPA and site director toured the facility to conduct a health and safety inspection. The facility operates in 6 rooms. The four main classrooms are: Gefen (older 2's), Zayit (younger 2's), Alon (3's), and Rimon (4's). Each classroom has ample age-appropriate toys. Furniture and equipment was observed in good repair, free from defects or sharp edges. The school has fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers throughout, last inspected on 01-04-2023. Fire and Earthquake disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, the last drill was conducted 5/02/2023. The last annual fire inspection was completed on 5/02/2023 by the City of Berkeley, all smoke detectors and the fire system are in good working order and passed inspection. Carbon monoxide detectors were present, tested and functioning. Heating and ventilation in the classroom are acceptable. Sign in/out is done through the Remini app, and was checked to verify children present were signed in. Classrooms have trash cans with tight fitting cover for the disposal of solid waste. Classroom have functioning cold-water sinks with adequate soap and paper towels. The facility provides IMS for children, two children need an EpiPen. Proper forms were signed and medication was checked but found to be expired – see LIC809D for deficiency. Each classroom has individual cubbies space for each child. Observation of napping equipment showed proper storage to prevent cross-contamination. Linen is provided by parents and taken home each Friday to be laundered. The center keeps additional linens in case of soilage and if a parent forgot to bring in cleaned linen on Mondays. Continued on Page 2.......................

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF THE EAST BAY-BERKELEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418198
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept out of the access of children. The facility provides snacks for the children, menus were appropriately posted throughout the facility. All snack foods and refrigerated foods/beverages were checked. If a child becomes ill during the day and needs to be separated from the other children, the isolation area is Ya’ar room away from the other children in care.

There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. There is water available for the children and they also bring their own bottled water to school. Shade is available in the playground area, teachers are always present when the children are outside. Children’s bathrooms are available and contain enough towels and soap supplies. The staff have a separate adult bathrooms not used by the children. Outside playground area surrounded by a 6-foot chain link fence. There are sturdy play structures, LPA observed that all play equipment is in safe condition and free from sharp, loose or pointed parts and the areas around or under high climbing equipment has appropriate cushioned material that absorbs a fall.

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.

Children and staff files were reviewed and found in compliance and in good order. CPR and First Aid is current for staff on site, expiring 10/2023.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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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
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF THE EAST BAY-BERKELEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418198
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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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 was one deficiency found during today’s inspection, expired EpiPens – See LIC809D for deficiency.

This report will remain on file for three years.

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 Nicole Acland-Whear.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Russell Haderer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 04:51 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Russell Haderer On 06/07/2023 at 04:29 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF THE EAST BAY-BERKELEY	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418198
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101223(a)(2)

Personal Rights

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that EpiPens for two different children were found to be expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/07/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee immeidately removed the EpiPens and returned them to the parents and asked them to be replaced within one week.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Chandra Charles

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Russell Haderer

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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