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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810118
Report Date: 11/16/2021
Date Signed: 11/16/2021 06:10:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/16/2021 06:10 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:BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
103810118
ADMINISTRATOR:MELISSA MESSINGFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5646 N FIGARDEN DRTELEPHONE:
(559) 294-1310
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93722
CAPACITY: 85TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 92CENSUS: 49DATE:
11/16/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Sena Weldon - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
06:20 PM
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On 11/16/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeovanna Yanez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Sena Weldon, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM .

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. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. During staff record review LPA observed that staff #1 was fingerprinted but has not received criminal record clearance. (CONTINUED ON 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/16/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/16/2021
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: BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810118
VISIT DATE: 11/16/2021
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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) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://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.

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/inspection-process.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Sena Gorchoroff. This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2021
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Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 01/13/2022 09:34 AM


Created By: Jeovanna Yanez On 11/16/2021 at 05:40 PM
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 103810118

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 11/16/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)
Criminal Record Clearance
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with Staff #1 being fingerprinted, but not having criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/23/2021
Plan of Correction
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Licensee stated she will call Guardian to have staff #1 officially fingerprint cleared by POC due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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:Diana deLeon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/16/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/16/2021


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