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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073409603
Report Date: 10/29/2024
Date Signed: 10/29/2024 11:43:10 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/29/2024 11:43 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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMY OF DANVILLEFACILITY NUMBER:
073409603
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TAMARA SHEKFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1500 SHERBURNE HILLS ROADTELEPHONE:
(925) 736-2181
CITY:DANVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94526
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 20DATE:
10/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:34 AM
MET WITH:Tamara ShekTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On October 29, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) M. Domantay met with Applicant, Tamara Shek, for the purpose of an unannounced case management inspection to remeasure the outdoor infant, toddler, and preschool play yards. Applicant requests a single license to serve 7 infants ages 0 to 24 months, 51 preschool children from age two years to first grade entry, and 12 toddlers ages 18 to 36 months. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is 1 designated infant outdoor area, 1 designated toddler outdoor area, and 1 designated preschool outdoor area. All outdoor play areas is fenced with a wooden and chain linked fencing that is at least four feet tall. There is a wooden play structure in the preschool play yard. LPA did not observe a manufacturer sticker on the play structure. LPA reminded Applicant to ensure to follow manufacturer instructions for play structure. Play structures and play areas are surrounded by sand and rubber matting at the bottom of the slide as cushioning to cushion a child's fall in all components play yards. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reminded Applicant to ensure to empty all water tables when not in use. There is sufficient shading areas provided by trees and canopies in the play yards.

LPA measured the preschool outdoor activity space. The Preschool outdoor play area contains a total of 11,293.36 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 51 preschool children. LPA measured the Toddler outdoor activity space. The Toddler outdoor play area contains a total of 1321.55 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 toddler children. LPA measured the Infant outdoor activity space. The Infant outdoor play area contains a total of 478.94 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 7 Infant children. Page 1
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/29/2024
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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMY OF DANVILLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 073409603
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024
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Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

LPA notified Applicant, Tamara will need to submit a request for a waiver for the outdoor infant play yard to accommodate the maximum capacity of 6 infant children outdoors at any given time with a set schedule in place.

LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the
bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds
was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children’s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure
compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director’s absence must be reported to the department within 10 working days.

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



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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
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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 CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMY OF DANVILLE
FACILITY NUMBER: 073409603
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Tamara Shek.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:

1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review.

2. Applicant must submit a request for a waiver for the outdoor infant play area to accommodate the maximum capacity of 6 infant children outdoors at any given time with a set schedule in place.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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