Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On April 3, 2025, at @ 1:30pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Program managers, Ruby Andrade and Anny Kazmi for an unannounced annual inspection. Purpose of inspection was explained. Present today, both Program Managers, 12 staff and 108 school age children. All adults have criminal background clearances. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff child ratio. Facility operates after-school program from M, T, W, & F from 2:25pm-6pm and TH from 1:25pm-6pm. Facility follows the Menlo Park City School District Calendar. LPA and Program managers toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates after school program on the campus of Encinal Elementary School. Program is licensed to operate in the following classrooms: #1-4, 8, 9, 11, 13A, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24A, 27, 28, 33, Staff lounge, both multi-purpose rooms, library and school stage. Currently the only classrooms being utilized are classrooms: #11, 13A, 17, 18, 33, Library, and staff lounge. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and orderly with proper ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys/games, art/crafts material, furniture and learning materials all in good repair. Children\342\200\231s belongings are stored outside on classrooms on hooks. All trash containers have tight fitting lids. Facility shares bathroom with school and there are separate bathrooms for boys and girls. There is a separate staff bathroom on site. Facility uses two school playground, one playground is used for older children and has a swing set, basketball courts and a large play slide/climbing structure. Second playground is equipped with a small play structure and sandbox, all in good repair. Play structures are equipped with rubber flooring to cushion falls. There is a large blacktop area and grassy area for children to run and play on. No pools or bodies of water were observed. LPA observed sunshades to provide shade to children. After school program provides snacks for children in care. Food is properly stored and labeled in cabinets and refrigerator to avoid contamination. Children bring their own labeled water bottles and water is refilled with refilling stations. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguishers in each classroom. First aid backpacks are available and fully stocked with first aid supplies and carbon monoxide detectors are stored in backpacks. Isolation area for sick children is lounge or other room not in use and away from other children. All cleaning products, chemicals, and toxins are inaccessible to children and locked in storage cabinets. LPA reviewed sign in/out on Brightwheel App. Staff sign in children into after school and parents sign children out using a PIN#. LPA observed each classroom equipped with a fire alarm sprinkler system that is maintained by school district. Cont. on page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records and 5 staff record. All the records were complete. The facility has all necessary paperwork available in a binder and includes Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill was conducted on March 7, 2025, and is properly documented. Per Program Manager there are no firearms or weapons on site. 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/ . Program Managers were 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. Program Managers were reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare 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. 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. Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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. LPA referred Program Managers to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . As of today, no deficiencies were issued under CCR, Title 22, Division 12. 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 Program Managers, Ruby Andrade and Anny Kazmi.