013422490-3-22-2023-02-CC-DCAS-CQ72R8-20230322173707

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422490
Report Date: 03/22/2023
Date Signed: 03/22/2023 05:37:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/22/2023 05:37 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:	HEARTS LEAP BEGINNINGS		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422490
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRETCHEN STIZEL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2640 COLLEGE AVE		TELEPHONE:	(510) 529-4694
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94704
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27	CENSUS:	DATE:	03/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:00 PM
MET WITH:	Gretchen Stizel		TIME COMPLETED:	05:45 PM

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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 03/22/2023 at 03:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Michelle Sutton and Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Hearts Leap Beginnings. LPA's met with Director Gretchen Stizel and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA's were granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. 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. The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in 3 Classrooms - Willow 1, Willow 2, and Aspen which is the Toddler component.. Willow 1: 3 teachers with 5 infants Willow 2: 2 teachers with 6 infants Aspen (Toddler Component): 2 teachers with 3 children Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
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: HEARTS LEAP BEGINNINGS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422490
	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed, all toilets, handwashing are safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days and made available upon request.

Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Surface of the outdoor activity space was in safe condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. All children were signed in by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of five (5) Children's files and five (5) Staff files was taken for review.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
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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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: HEARTS LEAP BEGINNINGS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422490
	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

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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. 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)/ (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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

No deficiencies cited today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Gretchen Stizel.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
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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