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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808567
Report Date: 10/20/2022
Date Signed: 10/20/2022 01:52:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/20/2022 01:52 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
103808567
ADMINISTRATOR:DAVIS, AMELITAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2114 GOLDRIDGETELEPHONE:
(559) 896-1495
CITY:SELMASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93662
CAPACITY: 78TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 78CENSUS: 17DATE:
10/20/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Amelia Davis TIME COMPLETED:
02:10 PM
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On 10/20/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruby Ocegueda, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Amelita Davis, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. This facility operates year round.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. 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. 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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The children bring their own lunch from home and is stored in the kitchen. The facility serves breakfast and snack which are stored in the kitchen. While inspecting the kitchen, LPA observed multiple cockroaches and their droppings inside cabinets and a wooden pull out cutting board. Director stated that she had just cleaned the board but it was already full of droppings. Director also stated that she had observed cockroaches on a child’s blanket. Currently the facility has hired a pest control company to help remedy the pest problem. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has one drinking fountain inside and also uses igloos with water dispensers that are used inside and outside. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. 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. Report continued to 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/20/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Ruby Ocegueda On 10/20/2022 at 11:59 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTER

FACILITY NUMBER: 103808567

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 10/20/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(18)
Food Service
(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection of the kitchen, it was observed that there were cockroaches and multiple cockroach droppings in cabinets and on a wood pull out cutting board. The facility does not cook in the kitchen, however, do store the children's lunches (brought from home) and pre-packaged snacks in the kitchen. Director Davis confirmed the observation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/17/2022
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Director stated that currently they have a pest control company come to the facility once a month on Friday evenings to spray the facility. Director will consult with the current pest control company to come up with a plan that will rid the facility of the cockroaches. Director will provide a written plan of action for continued maintenance of this pest issue, will provide receipts for service from the pest control company and LPA will conduct a future visit to ensure that the deficiency stated above is corrected.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2022


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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808567
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2022
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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. The name of the child care center 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Amelita Davis. 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: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2022
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