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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410519042
Report Date: 03/20/2023
Date Signed: 03/20/2023 12:56:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 12:56 PM - 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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
410519042
ADMINISTRATOR:ALMA ORTEGAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1234 BREWSTER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(650) 369-5277
CITY:REDWOOD CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94062
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 63CENSUS: 58DATE:
03/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:24 AM
MET WITH:Alma OrtegaTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On March 20, 2023 @ 9:25 AM, LPA Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the Sequoia Children’s Center, LPA met with Assistant Director, Rebecca Mayfield and Director Alma Ortega and purpose of visit was explained. Facility is a preschool program center with a toddler option. Present for today’s visit was Director, 58 children and 12 staff teachers. All teachers have fingerprint clearance and children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-5:45 PM

LPA and Assistant Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility consists of 5 classrooms: Eagles, Hummingbirds, Owls, Woodpeckers, and Redbirds. All facility classrooms are clean with proper ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, furniture and learning materials all in good repair. Cubbies are available for children to store personal items and belongings. There are restrooms in all the classrooms with toilets and sinks for washing hands. Sinks have warm running water. There is separate bathroom for staff usage on the premises. Facility has sufficient sleeping cots for all children and provide sheets that are washed weekly. Facility has two outdoor play areas; one area is for toddler use only and has artificial grass and plenty of toys. Larger outdoor play area is fenced for supervision with age-appropriate toys and large play structure in good condition. Large playground flooring consists of asphalt, tanbark, and sand area. There are no pools, spas, or other similar bodies of water on the premises. Per Director, there are no firearms or weapons on site.

The facility provides hot lunch for owls, red bird, hummingbird classrooms and two snacks. Children in Eagles & woodpecker classroom bring their own lunch. Classrooms have kitchenettes with sink and refrigerator for properly storing food. Food is stored properly for freshen and non-contamination. Menus are posted in the classrooms. Children have their own labeled water bottles to use inside or outside. All cleaning supplies and toxins are properly stored and inaccessible to children.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2023
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 CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023
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LPA reviewed 5 children’s records and 5 staff records. All staff and children's records were complete. Facility has posted the required forms (i.e., License, menus, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law (updated), and Emergency Disaster Plan). All staff have current with mandated reporter and First Aid/CPR certification.

Incidental Medical Services were discussed with Assistant Director and LPA observed medication to be properly stored, labeled, and inaccessible to children. There are first aid kits available in the classroom with plenty of medical supplies. Isolation area for sick children is in the office. All storage containers for solid waste have a proper lid. Director was reminded to have lids on all trash containers. All cleaning products, chemicals, and toxins are inaccessible to children. Last emergency drill was conducted on March 8. 2023. Classrooms conduct monthly fire & earthquake drills and entire school conducts lock down drill every 6 months. Each classroom has a complete record of sign-in/out sheets by authorized pickup person. Classrooms have a fully charged fire extinguisher, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a working telephone available on site.

Director 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.

Director 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. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Director.. 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.

LPA encouraged the Director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CHILD CARE, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023
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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.

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.

No deficiencies were issued today.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Alma Ortega.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
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