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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422437
Report Date: 09/28/2022
Date Signed: 09/28/2022 01:33:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2022 01:33 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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:CAPE ALMOND CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
013422437
ADMINISTRATOR:ELKINS, LAKSHMI (ANGELA)FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1401 ALMOND AVE.TELEPHONE:
(925) 443-3434
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94550
CAPACITY: 64TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 64CENSUS: 12DATE:
09/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:10 AM
MET WITH:Christine Del RosarioTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On September 28, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and met acting site director with Christine Del Rosario and site supervisor Norma Mezza Castraneda, executive director Regina Garcia. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present the inspection were 4 staff and 12 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:30pm and every Wednesday from 8:00am - 2:30pm.
The preschool component operates out of classroom 37 A and B. All classrooms were inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguishers. The bathroom have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition. There are two separate outdoor play areas, which are fully fenced. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Per facility director, there are no firearms present on the premises. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children during the inspection. All required postings are posted in the classroom. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snacks, menu is also posted. LPA reviewed storage of food and reminded director that all food must be in original packaging or labeled with expiration date. Individual cots are available for use of children. Bedding is washed weekly by facility. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills once every 6 months and the logs show that drills were conducted on 9/9/2022. A copy of children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed the children and staff members files. All staff have current Mandated Reporter training and proof of immunization.
See LIC 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CAPE ALMOND CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422437
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2022
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All opener and closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates, and proof of education and/or experience was also present. Sign in/out logs are maintained.

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

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.

Facility 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.

LPA also encouraged facility director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. For licensing updates and Quarterly Child Care Distribution email, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2022
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