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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418967
Report Date: 03/22/2023
Date Signed: 03/22/2023 05:14:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/22/2023 05:14 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:SMALL SIZE BIG MIND PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013418967
ADMINISTRATOR:OBENCHAIN, YVONNEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3300 BRIDGEVIEW ISLETELEPHONE:
(510) 521-8025
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 54DATE:
03/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Yvonne ObenchainTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 3/22/2023 at 12:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes met with Director Yvonne Obenchain for an Unannounced Required Annual Inspection. Soon after owner Malyka Chop arrived. There were 54 preschool age children in care, with 11 additional staff members. There is an infant component attached to the center, license number 013418968. The teacher- child ratio was being met today. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from Monday through Friday from 8:00am–6:00pm.

The center operates out of a building with three classrooms. The room floors, surfaces, furniture and equipment appear to be safe, sanitary and in good repair. The heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. There is a total of five toilets, and four sinks available for the children which are sanitary and in operational conditions. There are supplies available for the children to wash and dry their hands. There is a separate bathroom for staff in the infant classroom. The activities and toys appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The outside play area is fully fenced with shaded areas for the children. There is play structure that is sturdy and anchored into the ground, there are wood chips for cushioning to absorb the impact from a fall. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, free standing water, cleaning supplies, or toxic items accessible to children during today’s inspection. The center prepares and provides snacks to the children while in care and lunches are brought from home. The kitchen area was maintained in a clean manner. There is a current snack menu posted for the month. The center has conducted their lead testing for the sink in the kitchen, which is utilized for drinking water for the children. All the children have personal water bottles and access to clean drinking water through pitchers when indoors and while outdoors. All children have their own hooks and shelves to store personal belongings. The fire system is a pull station. The center has a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector and fully charged fire extinguishers.



All proper postings are made visible by the front area of the center. The fire/disaster drill log was complete with the last drill logged 1/11/2023. The sign-in and out log was reviewed. LPA obtained the center’s files, and reviewed 10 children’s files and five staff files. LPA obtained a copy of the children’s roster. All files were complete and current with CPR and Mandated Reporter training.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/22/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SMALL SIZE BIG MIND PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418967
VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023
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Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Personnel Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Director was reminded that California Law requires all facilities 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 by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov. Director was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services, IMS is being provided as of today’s date. 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.

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/process.

No deficiencies were observed during todays inspection.

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

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100

Exit interview conducted and reviewed.


Report and Appeal Rights provided
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023
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