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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015700673
Report Date: 04/17/2026
Date Signed: 04/17/2026 12:54:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/17/2026 12:54 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:LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI NILESFACILITY NUMBER:
015700673
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
TRIXIE HILARIOFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:35699 NILES BLVDTELEPHONE:
(510) 916-1503
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94536
CAPACITY: 229TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 229CENSUS: 149DATE:
04/17/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Rajbir KaurTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On April 17, 2026 at 8:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Miranda arrived unannounced for an annual inspection for compliance to Health and Safety and met with Assistant Site Director, Rajbir Kaur. Present for today's inspection were the assistant site director, area director, 16 teachers, 1 teacher’s aide, and 149 children in care (138 preschoolers and 11 toddler-age children). Licensure: 24 toddlers 18-36 months. 205 preschoolers ages 2 to entry into first grade. Total capacity 229. Outdoor waiver on file.

The facility is a single-story building with nine classrooms (Rooms 2–10) and three outdoor playground areas. Room 10 (Infant Room) is currently not in use. Rooms 2 through 8 are designated for preschoolers, and Room 9 is designated for toddler-age children. The facility is clean, well-organized, and equipped with ample age-appropriate furnishings and materials. Each classroom contains individual cubbies for children’s personal belongings. All classrooms have their own bathrooms except for the toddler room (Room 10, not potty trained) and Rooms 3 and 4, which share a bathroom.

Surfaces, including floors and countertops, are clean and free of toxins. No hazardous items or toxins were observed to be accessible to children during today’s inspection. There are no bodies of water accessible to children. All hazardous materials and toxins are stored out of children’s reach or kept locked. The facility uses an electronic sign-in/sign-out system, and staff perform a manual headcount as a secondary roster check. Heating and ventilation were observed to be adequate throughout all classrooms.

Emergency red backpacks containing first aid kits, prescription medications, and other essential health and safety supplies are located near each classroom entrance.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/17/2026
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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI NILES
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700673
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026
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An AED (Automatic External Defibrilator) is in the lobby area while multiple 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility. All fire extinguishers were last serviced on February 10, 2026, by Cintas.

All rooms are equipped with functioning carbon monoxide detectors, which were tested and found to be operational. The Fremont Fire Department granted fire clearance on October 20, 2025. Fire alarm testing is conducted by Trojan Systems, Inc., with the most recent inspection completed on January 9, 2026. Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months; an earthquake and fire drill were completed on April 15, 2026.

The playground area is enclosed by chain-link fencing with self-closing gates and childproof latches. It is divided into three sections, with the toddler area separated from the preschool play areas. All play equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp or loose parts, and areas beneath climbing structures have appropriate cushioning material. Shade is available throughout the playground, and fresh drinking water is readily accessible. Teachers provide continuous visual supervision at all times.

The food-preparation kitchen is located adjacent to the lobby area and is off limits to children. The school provides lunch through a third-party vendor, My Green Lunch; meals arrive in a heated cart that maintains proper food temperatures until service, and the cart is exchanged with each delivery. The center provides snacks, and children bring their own lunches from home. Dry goods and canned foods were reviewed and found to be within expiration dates.

All required postings were appropriately displayed on the walls, including the License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Personal Rights, Child Seatbelt Laws, menus, and daily activity schedules.

Children’s records and staff files were reviewed and found to be in good order. The facility has children who require prescription medication, and the IMS plan, along with the original prescription, was attached to the epinephrine auto-injector and other medications. Staff CPR/1st Aid and Mandated Reporter Certificates are current.

Site 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: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI NILES
FACILITY NUMBER: 015700673
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026
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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 childcare 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). Children bring their own water bottles, and the school also provides filtered water to children. Lead testing is complete and documented.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.

Site Director 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.

There were no citations issued during today’s inspection. This report will remain on file for three years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.

Exit intervew conducted and report was reviewed with assistant site director Rajbir Kaur and area director Manjari Bhatt.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Randy Miranda
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026
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