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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423776
Report Date: 11/25/2025
Date Signed: 11/25/2025 01:11:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/25/2025 01:11 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:HAPPA BABY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013423776
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CAROL WONGFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:5521 DOYLE STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 255-0244
CITY:EMERYVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94608
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 53DATE:
11/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Carol Wong TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 11/25/2025 at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Catherine Fernandes and Melissa Domantay met with Director Carol Wong for a Random Inspection in conjunction with an increase in capacity inspection. The center was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from Monday through Friday from 8:00am–5:30pm. The center is licensed to provide care for 43 infants and 37 preschoolers. Present in care were 26 infants with an additional 11 finger print cleared staff members and 27 preschooler with a additional six fingerprinted cleared staff members. The teacher- child ratio is within compliance according to regulations. The center operates out of a commercial property and currently consists of four classrooms and two enclosed outdoor areas. The entrance to the childcare center the is the front door through the gated property. The center provides a variety of daily activities which include quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating and toileting.

Classrooms: The infant classrooms are the sloth (room 5) and otter (room 4) classrooms. The preschool classrooms are moos (room 2) and rhinos (room 1). The new addition will be a part of the preschool component in room 3 which will be the panda's classroom. The room floors and surfaces were observed to clean and safe. Furniture and equipment were maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. The activities and toys appear to be age appropriate for the children in care. The children have their own space to store personal belongings. During today's inspection, LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, free standing water, cleaning supplies, or toxic items accessible to children. There is a working telephone number for the center. The Director has confirmed fixtures, furniture and equipment in the center has not been banned or recalled.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/25/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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.

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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: HAPPA BABY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423776
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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 Outdoor yards: There are two outdoor playgrounds the left yard is for the infants and the right side of the yard is for preschoolers. There is a wavier for the infant playground which allows for no more than 27 infants in the yard at one given time. The outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. The play area is fully fenced with shaded areas for the children. There is a sandbox in the play area, LPA reminded the center to cover the sandbox when center is closed. There is a small play structure that is bolted to the ground. There are no pools, fishponds, fixed in place wading pools or similar bodies of water on the property.

Infant Sleeping: LPAs observed 12 cribs in the napping area. The mattresses are firm, specifically made the size of the crib and contain a fitted sheet. The placement of the cribs do not block the entrance or exit of the napping area, staff are able to observe all sleeping infants, and there is enough space for staff to access. LPAs did not observe any covering or hanging items, there were no bumpers, pads, pillows or blankets. Staff confirmed infants are not being swaddled while in care and that each crib is occupied by one infant at a time with their own bedding. LPAs reviewed documented sleep checks which included the date, the infants name, the time if each 15 minutes check and the initials of the person conducting the check.

Food Service: The kitchen area was maintained in a clean manner. LPAs reminded the center that a current menu posted for the month. The center prepares and provides snacks and lunch to the children while in care. All the children have personal water bottles and access to clean drinking water while indoors and outdoors. The center has conducted their lead testing on 10/6/25 and does not have lead exceedances in the sinks used for food prepping or drinking. Cleaning equipment was observed to be stored in separate areas from the food supplies and were inaccessible to children.

Bathrooms: There is a total of six toilets and ten sinks available for the children which are sanitary and in operational condition. There are six changing tables in the bathroom near the sinks in the infant classrooms. There is a separate staff bathroom.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
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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: HAPPA BABY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423776
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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Fire System: The center has maintained their fire clearance which has been approved by the Alameda County Fire Prevention department. The fire system is hardwired to the Fire Department. LPAs tested the carbon monoxide detector in the main hallway, there is fully charged fire extinguishers in lobby area and pull down fire alarm at the entrance of the center. The Center has a first aid kit in the office and conducts and documents their disaster drills every six months with the last one done on 8/29/25.

Postings: All required postings are posted, LPAs reminded the center that a current menu needs to be posted for parents to see.

Records: A physical census of the children and staff were taken and cross referenced with the electronic sign-in and out log sheet, all children were accounted for and properly signed in.
A random sampling of six children all files were reviewed. LPAs reviewed six staff files and and reminded the Director the importance of ensuring all files are current and complete. The center has provided proof of at least one staff member with a current CPR certificate.
While at the center LPAs obtained the current children's roster, a Personnel report, and the lead testing report.

Increase application: An increase in capacity for the preschooler component has been submitted to the CCL office. LPAs measured the new classroom (room 3). Total indoor activity space for the preschool age program measured at 704.77 sq.ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the capacity of 20 preschool-age children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. The Fire clearance was granted on 10/9/25.

Director 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
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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: HAPPA BABY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423776
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed the center of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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) 5140383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

The center was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mayla Mendoza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Catherine Fernandes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
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