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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410517378
Report Date: 06/05/2024
Date Signed: 06/11/2024 08:20:03 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/11/2024 08:20 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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE)FACILITY NUMBER:
410517378
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HUSS, BRIANAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:590 MYRTLE STREETTELEPHONE:
(650) 364-1178
CITY:REDWOOD CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94062
CAPACITY: 26TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 25CENSUS: 7DATE:
06/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Alma Rosa Garcia RiosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On June 5, 2024, at @ 12:10PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with teacher, Alma Rosa Garcia Rios for an unannounced annual inspection. Purpose of inspection was explained. Present today, two staff and 5 school age children. All staff have criminal background clearances. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio. Facility operates before & after-school program from Monday to Friday 6:30AM to 8:15 AM and 1:45 PM to 6:00PM, Thursday 1:00 PM to 6:00PM, hours vary depending on day and time of year.

LPA toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates in portable classroom #B on the lower campus of Orion Elementary School. Classroom is clean with proper ventilation. Classroom is equipped with a kitchenette. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys/games, books, furniture and learning materials all in good repair. There are hooks available outside classroom for storing children’s belongings. All trash containers have tight fitting lids. Facility shares bathroom with school, LPA was unable to inspect bathroom due to school being used by the school during time of visit. No bathrooms are located in classroom. Bathrooms are located on the upper level of elementary school. Facility uses school playground which has large play structures with slides in good repair. Playground flooring has tanbark for cushioning falls. There is a large blacktop area and grass area for children to run and play on. No pools or bodies of water were observed.

After school program provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care. Food is properly stored and labeled in cabinets and refrigerator to avoid contamination. Children bring their own labeled water bottles and refill with water from sink. There is a fully equipped first aid kit available in classroom. Incidental Medical Services were discussed. Isolation area for sick children is on the couch and away from other children. All cleaning products, chemicals, and toxins are inaccessible to children and locked in storage cabinets. LPA reviewed electronic sign in/out sheet via Hubbe app. Parents sign children in and out in the morning/afternoon using a PIN # After school care children are signed in by staff. Classroom is equipped with a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors and fully charged fire extinguisher. Classroom is equipped with a working telephone landline and walkie talkies are used by staff for communication.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/05/2024
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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE)
FACILITY NUMBER: 410517378
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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LPA reviewed 5 children’s records and 2 staff record. Staff records were complete. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last Emergency drills was conducted on 05/20/2024 and is properly documented. Per staff, there are no firearms or weapons on site.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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/.

Staff was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Staff was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.

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 child care 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).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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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
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE)
FACILITY NUMBER: 410517378
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024
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For child care 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).
LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information

LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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/process.

Staff 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.

See page 809D for deficiencies cited today, under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the teacher, Alma Rosa Garcia Rios. Due to technical difficulties LPA will email report to alma.rios201@gmail.com




SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2024
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Created By: Maria Olguin-Leon On 06/05/2024 at 02:27 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - ORION ALTERNATIVE (SCHOOL AGE)
FACILITY NUMBER: 410517378

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and has not completing lead and had results uploaded to water database by deadline January 1, 2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
Plan of Correction
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Staff will inform interim Director of required lead water testing and have interm Director follow up with completing lead testing.
Request Denied
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
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Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
(d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, The director has been on leave since February 2024. An interim director or site supervisor was not present during visit and regional office has not notified of the change, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
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Interm Director will submit proof of qualification of interim director/site supervisor to LPA by due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/05/2024


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