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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 430710595
Report Date: 05/29/2024
Date Signed: 05/30/2024 08:44:14 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/18/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Farida Raja
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 07-CC-20240418153457
FACILITY NAME:GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOSFACILITY NUMBER:
430710595
ADMINISTRATOR:NEWTON, JAMIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:16575 SHANNON ROADTELEPHONE:
(408) 356-4442
CITY:LOS GATOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95032
CAPACITY:84CENSUS: 25DATE:
05/29/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:13 AM
MET WITH:Jamie NewtonTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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Facility staff do not prevent children from hitting other children in care
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On 05/29/2024 at 9:13am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced complaint visit to continue investigations and deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA met with Director, Jamie Newton and explained the purpose of today's visit.

During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility and observed ratios. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted observations, interviewed director, staff and parents and reviewed relevant records. Based on staff interviews, staff stated that children showing challenging behavior are redirected or removed from the area until they calm down. Staff monitor child to make sure other children are safe. If repeated challenging behavior is observed, parents are informed, and a Corrective Action Plan is developed for the child and parents are provided resources.

Based on parent interviews, parents stated that they have observed challenging behavior and observed staff be gentle and warm but firm.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 07-CC-20240418153457
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE-DAY CARE, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS
FACILITY NUMBER: 430710595
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2024
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Staff also work with parents so they can reinforce behavior modification at home and talk to children about acceptable behavior.

Based on observations, interviews, records reviewed, and evidence gathered during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the allegation listed above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur at this time. The allegations are thus UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview was conducted with Director, Jamie Newton.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Farida Raja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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