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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422427
Report Date: 05/12/2026
Date Signed: 05/12/2026 03:38:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/12/2026 03:38 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 SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
013422427
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SARAH DESOUSAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1400 N. VASCO RD.TELEPHONE:
(925) 292-1948
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94551
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 13DATE:
05/12/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:director, Sarah DeSousaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Wynn Norona conducted a Case Management Inspection to review the facility’s request to increase its capacity from 24 to 38 children. The facility has also requested to add Classroom #4 to the infant license, which was initially licensed under the school-age component. LPA met with Director Sarah DeSousa, and the purpose of the inspection was explained. Present during the visit were the Director and four staff members supervising 13 infants. The facility also has two additional components: Preschool (013422425) and School-Age (013422426).

During the visit, LPA remeasured the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Indoor measurements totaled 1,292.17 square feet. Dividing by 35 square feet per child allows for a maximum capacity of 36 children.

The outdoor infant play yard, which is separated from the preschool and school-age yards by a 4-foot gate, measures 44.4 ft x 37.5 ft, totaling 1,665 square feet. The outdoor space allows a maximum of 21 children outdoors. The facility shall create a schedule to ensure that no more than 21 children are taken outdoors at one time.

LPA observed proper cushioning (artificial grass and rubber matting) under the infant play structure. There are 12 cribs available for infants under 12 months. A changing table is located within arm’s reach of a sink. The infant room includes a bottle warmer and refrigerator for use. There is designated storage space for each child's personal belongings, as well as mats for infants 12–24 month.

All documents requiring posting were posted in a highly visible place for parental review. Director is also reminded that a needs and services plan must be kept on file for each infant and updated at least quarterly.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Sarah DeSousa

A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of 3 yrs for public review and a copy should be kept in the facility to be provided upon request.

A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for a period of 30 days

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. Amended Granted STD850.

2. Updated Application (LIC200A).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jyoti Saini
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2026
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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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