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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400343
Report Date: 10/09/2024
Date Signed: 10/09/2024 03:14:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/09/2024 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434400343
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FARAHNAZ HASHEMI-TEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:400 SOUTH ABEL STREETTELEPHONE:
(408) 263-7212
CITY:MILPITAS 95035STATE: CAZIP CODE:
95035
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 32DATE:
10/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Assistant Director YESENIA ANGULO FELIXTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 10/9/2024 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Assistant Director YESENIA ANGULO FELIX and explained the nature of the site visit. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm.

The facility is a combination center. The Infant Component operates in Room 1 and 2. The Preschool Component operates in Room 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Present on this visit for the Infant Component were 8 staff and 32 infants, and for the Preschool Component were 12 staff and 89 preschool children.

LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Assistant Director. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, and Activity Schedules were observed to be posted. The facility is within ratio and in capacity compliance today. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Infant Bottle Log, Name to Face Log, Sleep Log were observed in infant rooms.



The classrooms, staff restroom, kitchen, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard.

The infant rooms are equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, cots or mats; changing tables; and feeding chairs. The type, height and size of furniture and equipment were age appropriate. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative were labeled with the infant's name and the current date. Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and covered with washable vinyl or plastic, have raised sides at least three inches high, maintained in good repair and safe condition, were placed within arm's reach of a sink, and not be in the kitchen/food-preparation area.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/09/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400343
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2024
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Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Kitchen and food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Menus were posted. Children's lunches and snacks are brought from home and or provided by the facility.

Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. Outdoor activity space is physically separate from space used by children in the childcare center. The outdoor activity space is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

Facility files were reviewed. Facility has waivers and observes to be posted. Children and Staff sign in logs were reviewed and LPA obtained copies. Facility is using Kindercare Software Application for the facility operations and the KinderCare App which allows to send messages to the Center Director, download pictures, and get a Daily Report.

LPA observed Name to Face Transition Logs and Children Food Allergies List in each classroom. LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler system. The facility conducts Fire and Disaster Drills monthly and last drills were conducted on 9/5/24 and 9/24/24 respectively. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles.

A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, Immunization, LIC 9227, and Infant Needs and Services Plan.

A sampling of Staff's files was taken for review. There were a handful of Staff with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reviewed Staff Immunization records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 and Facility's Children's Roster.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400343
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2024
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LPA reminded the Assistant Director that beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. The following is a list of approved are found at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers. California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approves training programs for child care providers for Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Preventive Health Courses.

The Assistant Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Facility representative 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.



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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400343
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment

The 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.

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.

There were no citation issued on this visit.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director YESENIA ANGULO FELIX.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2024
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