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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408886
Report Date: 04/07/2022
Date Signed: 04/07/2022 11:48:13 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/07/2022 11:48 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:CRAWLERS 2 SCHOLARS-WALNUT CREEKFACILITY NUMBER:
073408886
ADMINISTRATOR:ITALIA, SARENA B.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1338 LAS JUNTAS WAYTELEPHONE:
(925) 943-6199
CITY:WALNUT CREEKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94597
CAPACITY: 82TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 67CENSUS: 28DATE:
04/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Katy HamiltonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 4/7/22 at 11 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Mathur and Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Crawlers 2 Scholars - Preschool program. . LPA met with Director, Katy Hamilton and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm during pandemic. They will revert back to 7 am - 6 pm after April 18, 2022.

The physical plant was inspected. Preschool program operates in 4 rooms. LPA toured the premises with the Director. The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. 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 to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted in March 2022. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB393, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/07/2022
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: CRAWLERS 2 SCHOLARS-WALNUT CREEK
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408886
VISIT DATE: 04/07/2022
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Outdoor Space: At 12 noon outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fenced. A portion of the side yard fence is leaning. Director states 2 experts inspected the fence and deem it safe. Center plans to replace it in the near future. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by way of building overhang. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All files contained required documents. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained.

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.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

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.

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/ction-process.

In the areas that were evaluated, no regulatory violations were observed. At 11:45 am Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Katy Hamilton. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2022
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