013422437-9-19-2023-52-CC-SKAR-CVTR7L-20230919124632

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422437
Report Date: 09/19/2023
Date Signed: 09/19/2023 12:46:38 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2023 12:46 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 EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	CAPE ALMOND CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422437
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELKINS, LAKSHMI (ANGELA)		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1401 ALMOND AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(925) 443-3434
CITY:	LIVERMORE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94550
CAPACITY: 64	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 64	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	09/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Norma Castraneda		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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 September 19, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simerjit Kaur conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION and met acting site supervisor with Christine Del Rosario and acting site director Norma Castraneda. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present the inspection were 4 staff and 10 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm and every Wednesday from 8:00am - 2:30pm. The preschool/toddler 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. There are working carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers and fire detectors/alarms are operated by Livermore School District. The bathroom have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition. There are two separate outdoor play areas, which are fully fenced. The toddler 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 representative, 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. The lunch is prepared by Stanford Hospital. 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 8/11/2023. A copy of children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed the children and staff members files. All staff have current proof of immunization. See LIC 809-C for continuance

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023

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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CAPE ALMOND CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422437
	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

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A copy of the children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed children and staff members files. The opener, and the closer staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates. Sign in/out logs are maintained.

LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) and infant/toddler sleep logs. Per site supervisor, all sleep, feeding and diaper logs are logged on facility daily log form. The representatives were reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing information.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Simerjit Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CAPE ALMOND CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422437
	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, and to also email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.

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.

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: 09/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2023 12:46 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Simerjit Kaur On 09/19/2023 at 12:24 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 STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: CAPE ALMOND CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422437
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff members does not have current Mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/03/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative shall submit current Mandated Reporter Training to LPA by 10/3/23.

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:

Jason Jang

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Simerjit Kaur

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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