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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004927
Report Date: 12/06/2024
Date Signed: 12/06/2024 11:42:53 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2024 11:42 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:SAFARI KID REDWOOD CITYFACILITY NUMBER:
414004927
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MATHUR, SHANUFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1709 WOODSIDE ROADTELEPHONE:
(408) 771-8292
CITY:REDWOOD CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94061
CAPACITY: 97TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 29DATE:
12/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:28 AM
MET WITH:Priyanka SharmaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On December 6, 2024, at 8:30am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director Priyanka Sharma and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility today were, Director, 9 staff and 29 children (15 toddlers & 14 preschoolers). All adults working in the facility have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. Facility operates infant, toddler, and preschool program from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.

LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates a preschool with a toddler option program. Preschool program operates in three classrooms: classrooms #1, #2 and #3 and toddler classroom in classroom #4. Currently preschool classroom #3 is not being used. Classrooms are clean and orderly with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials, indoor dramatic play areas and sleeping cots all in good repair. Classrooms are equipped with wall storage hooks for children to store personal belongings. There is restroom located between classrooms #1 and #2, which is equipped with two working toilets and two sinks with no running hot water. Toddler classroom is equipped with a restroom with two toilets, a portable toilet and sink. LPA observed a changing table in toddler classroom which was equipped with children’s diapers and toiletries. Changing table is within arms reach of a sink for hand washing. There is a separate restroom in facility for staff usage. All trash containers in restroom and in classroom have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Facility has plenty of sleeping cots available for napping and parents provide sheets and blankets for napping and are sent home weekly for laundering or as needed.

Outdoor playground is shared between preschool and toddler program. Playground is equipped with an age-appropriate climbing/slide play structure, an activity structure, ride on toys and tables for sitting, all in good condition. There are canopies to provide shade for children. Playground flooring is colored rubber to cushion falls. Playground is surrounded with a 5 ft metal fence which is equipped with a mesh for privacy. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2024
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: SAFARI KID REDWOOD CITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004927
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
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Facility provides snacks for children in care and menus are available and posted in main lobby. Kitchen areas was observed to be clean, and food stored properly to prevent contamination. Children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with children’s names. Facility refills water with filtered water pitchers. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed, no children are currently on IMS. Sick children are isolated in classroom #3 and away from other children.

Parents sign children in and out by scanning QR code via ProCare app. Parents use individual PIN #’s. LPA reviewed sign in/out on tablet. Full charged fire extinguishers are in hallways of facility. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm are integrated into fire alarm system. Facility is equipped with a landline phone and staff use cell phones and Procare app to communicate with facility staff.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s records 5 staff record. All the children's and staff records were complete. LPA reviewed sleeping logs for children in toddler classroom. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, menus, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill was conducted December 5, 2024, and is properly documented.

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/.

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

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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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: SAFARI KID REDWOOD CITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004927
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
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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).

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

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

Director 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.

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

No deficiencies issued today in accordance with Title 22 regulations.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Priyanka Sharma.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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