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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 100404307
Report Date: 12/17/2024
Date Signed: 12/17/2024 01:14:06 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Miguel Herrera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20241121084941
FACILITY NAME:BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
100404307
ADMINISTRATOR:DEEL, AMALIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:946 BETHEL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(559) 875-2378
CITY:SANGERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93657
CAPACITY:90CENSUS: 45DATE:
12/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Amalia DeelTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff did not ensure child's records were followed for food allergy restrictions.
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On December 17, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miguel Herrera conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the complaint investigation that was submitted on 11/21/2024. LPA met with Director, Amalia Deel and Assistant Director, Elizabeth Calderon and explained the purpose of the inspection and delivered investigation findings. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken. During the course of the investigation, LPA Herrera obtained & reviewed records, conducted interviews, and made facility observations.
During the investigation, LPA Herrera interviewed staff and reviewed facility records. The investigation revealed that on November 20, 2024, Child # 1 was given cereal that contained an ingredient that Child #1 is allergic to, as indicated in Child #1’s facility records. Child #1’s parent was notified the same day of the incident and Child #1 was then taken to the hospital to seek treatment as Child #1 had an allergic reaction. During interviews, it was confirmed that the cereal in question was provided to Child #1 by accident and the staff that provided the cereal was unaware that the cereal contained an ingredient that child #1 was allergic too. Through interviews and facility observations it was revealed that the cereal that was provided to child #1 was stored in an unlabeled plastic container and the original packaging was discarded thereafter. Continued on 9099-C.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20241121084941
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 100404307
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Following the incident, the facility met with child #1’s parents and created an Action Plan that was reviewed and signed by child#1's parents and facility staff. Based on LPA Herrera’s interviews and evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Amalia Deel. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see LIC. 809-D). Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Director Amalia Deel. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Miguel Herrera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20241121084941

FACILITY NAME:BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
100404307
ADMINISTRATOR:DEEL, AMALIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:946 BETHEL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(559) 875-2378
CITY:SANGERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93657
CAPACITY:65CENSUS: 45DATE:
12/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Amalia DeelTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff do not ensure adequate supervision is being provided resulting in child sustaining multiple bites from other child.
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On December 17, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miguel Herrera conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the complaint investigation that was submitted on 11/21/2024. LPA met with Director, Amalia Deel and Assistant Director, Elizabeth Calderon and explained the purpose of the inspection and delivered investigation findings. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken. During the course of the investigation, LPA Herrera obtained & reviewed records, conducted interviews, and made facility observations.
Based on information gathered through interviews, it was corroborated that child #1 was bitten by other daycare children. Although interviews and records corroborated that child #1 was bitten in multiple occasions by other daycare children there was not a preponderance of evidence that the incidents occurred due to a lack of supervision by facility staff. Furthermore, during records review LPA Herrera observed that the facility was aware of the incidents, and documented and reported the incidents to child #1’s parent. Furthermore, the facility had taken additional steps to mitigate the behavior not limited to; redirection, providing one on one supervision, and implementing books during circle time that model proper behavior. To be continued on 9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20241121084941
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 100404307
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
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Therefore, although the allegation above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Amalia Deel. A copy of the report, appeal Rights, and notice of site visit were provided to Director Amalia Deel.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
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Control Number 04-CC-20241121084941
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 100404307
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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12/18/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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Food Services; (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director stated she will submit a written statement detailing how she will ensure that no child is given food that records indicate child is allergic to. This statement shall be submitted to CCL by 12/18/2024.
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Based on interviews and records review, facility staff served cereal to Child # 1 that contained an ingredient that Child #1 is allergic too as indicated in Child #1’s records. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
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