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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384004297
Report Date: 10/04/2022
Date Signed: 10/04/2022 03:05:21 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SF SOMAFACILITY NUMBER:
384004297
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER KNAPPICKFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:322 8TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(415) 361-1879
CITY:SAN FRANCISCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94103
CAPACITY: 39TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 39CENSUS: 21DATE:
10/04/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Jennifer KnappickTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On October 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with director, Jennifer Knappick, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are director, 4 staff, and 21 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 05:30 PM.

With director, LPA inspected the day care rooms and play yard. LPA observed facility has smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards.

Bathrooms is in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste fitted lids. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. Food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is artificial turf to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/04/2022
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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SF SOMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004297
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2022
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LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. LPA collected a print-out of sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. There are menus posted at least one week in advance and are visible to the child's authorized representative. Facility’s last emergency drill was conducted 9/16/22 and is properly logged. At 1:33 PM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children’s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. LPA reviewed 4 random staff's files. All staff have criminal record clearances on file. Education units are on file for teaching staff. At least one staff member on site has current CPR/First Aid certification.
LPA discussed facility files with site director.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022
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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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: L'ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SF SOMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 384004297
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2022
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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 their purchased equipment.

Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com. LPA observed the completion certificates on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates.

>No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3.


Exit interview is conducted, and report was reviewed with site director, Jennifer Knappick. Notice of site visit is to be posted and shall remain posted for next 30 days.

Director was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov

>This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit was observed being posted.
Licensee was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Garfield Leung
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022
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