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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 015701248
Report Date: 03/04/2025
Date Signed: 03/04/2025 09:43:28 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/04/2025 09:43 AM - 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:ZHANG, MEIFANGFACILITY NUMBER:
015701248
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MEIFANG ZHANGFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 520-1202
CITY:CASTRO VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94546
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Meifang ZhangTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On 3/4/25, Licensing Program Analyst Briana Plumboy, met with applicant Meifang Zhang for an ANNOUNCED PRE LICENSING INSPECTION. Present for this visit was licensees daughter Bingjie Xu for translation due to applicants primary language being Mandarin. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The applicant plans to operate the facility Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:30pm.
The home is single story. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 hallway bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and garage. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the first bedroom located on the left side of the hallway, the garage, and the hallway bathroom which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the last two bedrooms at the end of the hallway, living room, and the backyard. The last room located on the right at the end of the hallway has a bathroom with two child size toilets installed for children's use. Outdoor play area will be on the right side of the fenced backyard. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions during today's inspection consisting of artificial grass and playground tanbark as a base. There are learning materials and toys that are safe and appeared to be clean. There are no swing sets that are required to be anchored during today's inspection, and there are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water on the premises during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items which would be accessible to children today.
The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The applicant’s Health and Safety training is completed and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 7/29/25. The applicant completed and received a certificate in mandated reporter training on 6/1/24. The applicant is in compliance with the immunization law which pertains to day care providers. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Per applicant, there are no firearms in the home. A copy of the lease was reviewed and shows control of property by applicant's daughter. A packet of forms pertaining to the children’s files and facility files were reviewed and discussed.
The applicant is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Also, any adults moving into the home must be reported to Community Care Licensing prior to them moving in and all requirements must be met before the person lives in the facility.

See 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana Plumboy
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
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: ZHANG, MEIFANG
FACILITY NUMBER: 015701248
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant Meifang Zhang 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. LPA also informed applicant 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 the purchased equipment.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The applicant Meifang Zhang was reminded nothing shall hang over the infant cribs and not to swaddle infants while in care.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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) 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

Applicant is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Applicant is reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov



See 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana Plumboy
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ZHANG, MEIFANG
FACILITY NUMBER: 015701248
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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California Law requires Family Child Care Home 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

Applicant Meifang Zhang is aware she should have knowledge of all Title 22 Regulations and follow all Title 22 Regulations at all times, as well as follow manufacture guidelines for all equipment in the facility.


During the exit interview, the applicant Meifang Zhang confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

On 2/26/25, a fire clearance was granted to facility #015701248 by Alameda County Fire Department. The applicant was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family child care home license, and whenever an assistant is not present, the applicant will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family child care home. The comments on the fire clearance are as followed; "Fire clearance granted. Garage is off limits to children."

This home is PENDING licensing for a letter verifying applicant was a teacher for at least 1 year at a licensed childcare center. The applicant Meifang Zhang is aware the signature on this report confirm receipt of these documents. LPA asked the applicant if the applicant had any questions pertaining to any aspects including, but not limited to, any part of this report and of the documents given to the applicant, and per applicant, there are no further questions at this time. Applicant is aware at anytime she can reach out to LPA Plumboy or CCLD. Appeal rights provided and discussed. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. Exit interview conducted with applicant Meifang Zhang.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Briana Plumboy
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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