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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 410519042
Report Date: 09/04/2026
Date Signed: 09/10/2026 02:39:50 PM

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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:SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
410519042
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALMA ORTEGAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1234 BREWSTER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(650) 369-5277
CITY:REDWOOD CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94062
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 53CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/04/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Alma OrtegaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On September 4, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Director Alma Ortega and the purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in the facility today was Director and 13 staff and no toddlers or preschool children were present. Facility was closed for staff development day. All staff working at facility have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility. Facility operates an infant and preschool program with a toddler option. Facility operates Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:45pm, year-round.

Facility maintains paper sign in/out sheets which are located in classroom entrance. LPA observed Preschool Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights, Personal Rights, Car seat Law poster with local health dept. phone number, and Earthquake Preparedness checklist posted on a bulletin board. Bulletin Board is easily visible for parents to review. Last emergency drill was conducted on August 28, 2026, and is properly documented with date.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and 5 staff records; all children and staff files were complete. Staff files included toddler units. At least one employee on site has a current CPR/First Aid certification.

Facility is equipped with dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector that are replaced yearly in December. LPA observed several fully charged fire extinguishers throughout facility. First aid backpacks are available in each classroom. Facility maintains a landline and staff use cell phones to communicate with staff and parents. Per Director, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. Isolation area for sick children is the office and away from other children.

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Marie Rodriguez
Maria Olguin-Leon
DATE: 09/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/04/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2026
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LPA and Director inspected the indoors and outdoors of facility for health and safety hazards. Preschool program and toddler program operate on the site of First United Methodist Church in two buildings and in 5 classrooms. Preschool classrooms are; Eagles (PreK) classroom is in upper building. Lower building consists of Woodpeckers (4 yr. olds), Red Birds (3 yr. olds), Owls (2 yrs. old) and toddler classroom is Hummingbirds. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and safe. Classrooms have proper lighting, temperature and ventilation to provide safety and comfort. Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials, art supplies, and dramatic play areas. Storage cubbies are available for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed flooring in all classrooms to be clean and equipped with rugs. Per Director, rugs are vacuumed daily via a janitorial service and deep cleaned every six months.

Restrooms were clean and cabinets secured with childproof latches. LPA observed all toilets and sinks to be in working condition. Several potty chairs are also available for potty training purposes. Toddler and Owl classroom were observed to have a changing table within an arm’s reach of a sink. Staff restrooms are available for staff use only. All trash containers in restroom and in classroom have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored behind child proof cabinets for inaccessibility to children.

Toddler outdoor play area is secured with a 5 ft fence and gate, which is located at entrance of facility.. LPA observed a playhouse, low slide, ride on toys and other age-appropriate toys. Flooring in toddler area is artificial grass and rubber tiles to cushion and absorb falls. Outdoor preschool play area is surrounded by a 5ft chain link fence. LPA observed a climbing/slide play structure, balancing beam, ride on toys, child size table and other age-appropriate toys in good condition. Trees and sunshades provide protection from sun. Playground flooring is cement and tanbark to absorb and cushion falls. Per Director, tanbark is changed on a yearly basis. LPA observed a sand area for children to explore. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water.

Facility provides lunch and two snacks daily to enrolled children in the toddler and preschool program. Snacks are provided by facility, and lunches are provided by nonprofit St. Anthony Church. Lunches are picked up daily. LPA reviewed snack and lunch menus. Kitchenette areas in classrooms were observed to be clean, and food was properly stored to prevent contamination. Kitchenettes are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with children’s names. Children's water bottles are refilled using a Brita water pitcher.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
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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: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2026
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LPA observed sleeping cots labeled with children’s names to use for napping purposes. Mats are firm and in good condition. Facility provides sheets and parents provide bedding. Facility washes sheets and bedding on a weekly basis or as needed. Facility maintains 15-minute sleep logs for toddlers under 24 months old.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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/.

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

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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
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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: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2026
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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. Facility submitted an exemption letter for lead testing.


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 [email protected]. 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 were issued during today's visit, under Title 22.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Alma Ortega.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Marie Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Olguin-Leon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2026
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