Routine inspection·May 9, 2025

On May 9, 2025, at approx.1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with head teacher Caroline Finn for an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA explained purpose of inspection visit. Site Supervisor Jennifer Foletta and Human resource Director Christine Rudolph arrived during inspection. Present today was Site supervisor, HR Director, 5 staff, and 37 school age children. Staff and children capacity ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance today. All staff working at facility have criminal background clearances and associated to administrative facility-Footsteps@Cipriani. Facility operates an after-school program on the campus of Redwood Shores Elementary School. hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 8:10am and 12:20 pm \342\200\223 6:15pm. LPA and head teacher toured the classrooms for health and safety hazards. Facility operates an after-school program and is licensed to operate in classrooms: #7-9, #19, #20, #22-29, and multi-use room. Today facility was only utilizing classroom #28 & #29. Classrooms are clean and orderly and have proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys/games, art/crafts material, furniture, loft, and learning materials all in good repair. Storage cubbies are available inside classrooms for children to store personal items and belongings. There is small kitchenette area in each classroom. Restrooms are available in classroom which include working toilets and sinks with no running hot water. There are separate restrooms for boys and girls. There is a separate restroom on campus for staff usage. Technical assistance was issued for unlocked cabinets with cleaning solutions. Head teacher removed cleaners. Outdoor playground is equipped with two separate playgrounds next to each other. One playground is used for older children and has a large climbing/slide structure. Second playground is used for younger children and has a two smaller play structures, teeter toter and playhouse. All play equipment was in good condition. Playground flooring is rubber to cushion and absorb falls. LPA observed play structures equipped with sunshades. Playground is fenced off with 3 ft. black iron fence. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Site Supervisor, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... Facility provides snacks to children in care. Children bring their own labeled water bottles from home and are refilled from refrigerate water dispenser. LPA observed snacks stored properly in cabinets and refrigerator to prevent contamination. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed and medication reviewed. Sick children are isolated in office and away from other children. LPA reviewed sign in/sign out on ProCare app., facility staff use app to sign children into after school program and parents sign children out using ProCare QR code or individual code. Classrooms have fully charged fire extinguisher and working carbon monoxide detector. Classrooms are equipped with a smoke detector that is integrated into school\342\200\231s fire alarm system. Facility uses walkie talkies to communication with staff and for emergencies. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records and 5 staff records, which are kept electronically. Children's and staff records were complete. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted for parents to review which included: Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on March 5, 2025, and is properly documented. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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-care-centers/ . 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-care-centers/ . Cont. page 3\342\200\246 Page 3... Site Supervisor 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. 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). Lead testing was completed after due date. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Site Supervisor 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. Site Supervisor was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 Cont. page 4... Page 4... During LPA\342\200\231s visit no deficiencies were issued in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Jennifer Foletta.