103808028-8-31-2021-04-CC-CBRN-C6ERDF-20210831125551

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808028
Report Date: 08/31/2021
Date Signed: 08/31/2021 12:55:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/31/2021 12:55 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF		FACILITY NUMBER:	103808028
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHANNITA, NANCY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10011 N. CHESTNUT		TELEPHONE:	(559) 434-2481
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93720
CAPACITY: 117	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 48	DATE:	08/31/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Nancy Channita		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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On 8/31/21 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Brannon and Ocegueda, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Director, Nancy Channita, a census was taken and LPAs toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. Fire drills are conducted every month.

There is an in-ground swimming pool that is fenced per regulation to make it inaccessible. Swimming pool is not used for preschool children. Swimming pool is used by the school age program.

There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA Brannon observed in the front preschool classroom blue child size chair and couch that shows wear and tear. Next to the child size furniture, is a blue foam/cushion block that is showing wear and tear. During today’s inspection, LPA Brannon did review this with director. LPA informed director that when foam shows, licensee will be unable to sanitize the child size equipment. LPA requested director to communicate with staff to ensure that child size furniture and foam block/cushion is addressed and dealt with appropriately. In the toddler room, there is a child size refrigerator. Upon opening the top cabinet door, LPA observed a small area with exposed wood and paint is worn. In the back preschool classroom, there are child size blue couch and chair that show wear and tear. LPA discussed with director to ensure that when foam is showing, the furniture can be dealt with appropriately.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/31/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021

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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808028
	VISIT DATE: 08/31/2021

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Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. In the preschool outside area, there are climbing structures with wood chip for cushioning. Licensee has adequate cushioning. LPA is recommending for licensee to rake the extra cushioning into the fall zones to help prevent a child from sustaining a serious injury from a fall.

All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately.

Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Licensee is utilizing drinking cups brought from home, in addition, an igloo with disposable cups. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Kids Kare River Bluff director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/31/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808028
	VISIT DATE: 08/31/2021

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is in place but currently not being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of additional services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Staff are wearing their face masks to assist in mitigating the spread of COVID.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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: Michael Duarte
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/31/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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