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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414002868
Report Date: 10/15/2025
Date Signed: 10/15/2025 03:14:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/15/2025 03:14 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 CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	SISTER CLAIRE'S PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	414002868
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARIA JULIE PICARDAL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7 ELMWOOD DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 756-4916
CITY:	DALY CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94015
CAPACITY: 58	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	10/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:35 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Julie Picardal		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:50 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On October 15th, 2025, at approximately 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Gil conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with director, Maria Julie Picardal and explained the purpose of the visit. Preschool program operates at Our Lady of Mercy School in classrooms: Preschool Room A (Caterpillars), Preschool Room B (Wise Owls A) and Preschool Room C (Wise Owls B) classrooms. On day of inspection, preschool program is currently operating in two classrooms only: The Caterpillars (2.5 years to 3 years old) in Preschool Room A and Wise Owls (3.5 years old to 4 years old) in Preschool Room B. Per director, Preschool Room C (Wise Owls B), is used when outdoor area has hot or rainy weather conditions. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended care hours from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM available. Present during LPA's visit included 4 staff (including director) and 17 preschool children. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All teaching staff present have fingerprint clearance on file. LPA inspected day care areas for health and safety hazards with the director. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and organized. Classrooms include a variety of toys, materials, and furniture that are age appropriate and in working condition. Per director, toys and materials are sanitized daily after each use. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom, labeled with children's individual names. LPA observed cleaning solutions and chemicals to be inaccessible in classrooms' high shelves. Children nap in Wise Owls A classroom on cots. Sheets are provided by the facility. Children's families provide blankets if they wish to do so. All sheets are washed weekly by the facility. Personal blankets are taken home to be laundered. Facility does not provide a food service. Children's families or authorized representatives provide all foods. All restrooms for children's use were observed to be in working condition. Restrooms include appropriate sanitation and toileting equipment. Per director, there are enrolled children in diapers. Children's families provide diapers and wipes. LPA observed children's diapers and wipes to be appropriately stored and labeled with their individual names. LPA observed garbage cans in all classrooms to have tight fitting lids. Continue on Page 2...

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Janet Gil
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: SISTER CLAIRE'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002868
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2025

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LPA observed all classrooms to be equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA tested carbon monoxide detectors in in Preschool A (Caterpillars), and Preschool B (Wise Owls A), which were observed to be working. All classrooms contain a fully stocked first aide backpack.

Outdoor area is fully enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor area to have a variety of outdoor toys and materials in working condition. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water in day care areas. Drinking water is available both in doors and outdoors with children's individual water bottles that can be refilled on site through water bottles (if needed). Children are signed into and out of program with authorized representatives' written signatures. LPA observed children to be appropriately signed in.

LPA reviewed 7 children's records. Children's records are complete with emergency contact information and admission agreements. LPA reviewed 4 teaching staff's files, which were also complete. All present staff have a current CPR/First Aid certification. All teaching staff present have proof of their required immunization. Teaching staff also have a current Mandated Reporter certification on file.

Licensing documents are properly posted and available for review in each classroom. Emergency disaster drills are conducted monthly and are appropriately documented. Last disaster drill was conducted 9/19/2025. A child care roster was made available for LPA's review during visit.

Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care 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.

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 completed certificate on file. LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Janet Gil
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2025

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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: SISTER CLAIRE'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414002868
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2025

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process

Facility representative 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.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

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.
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives
outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1.

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 director, Maria Julie Picardal.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Garfield Leung
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Janet Gil
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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