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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810201
Report Date: 05/31/2023
Date Signed: 05/31/2023 01:15:55 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2023 01:15 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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	103810201
ADMINISTRATOR:	BETH NELSON		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2106 SHAW AVE		TELEPHONE:	(908) 887-5162
CITY:	CLOVIS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93611
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	05/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Beth Nelson - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 5/31/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection and met with Director, Beth Nelson. LPA explained the reason for the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The licensee is requesting an increase of capacity from 20 infant children to 32 infant children by adding one additional classroom. This program currently operates year round from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM in classrooms Infant and Toddler A. The increase of capacity will operate in classroom Toddler B. Director stated that the program offers breakfast, lunch, PM snack. Food is prepared onsite. Parents will provide infant formula and diapers. Ill children will be isolated in an area adjacent to the receptionist desk and utilize the adult bathroom in the hallway. Cleaning supplies are kept in locked janitorial closets which are inaccessible to children. The three infant classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment in those three classrooms appeared to be safe and in good condition. LPA observed that the center has a working carbon monoxide detector installed. LPA observed that there are plenty of tables and chairs, cribs and sleeping mats. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate items & toys. Room measurements in all three classrooms were taken and reviewed with Director. The total inside infant area of all three classrooms measured to an approximate 1,138 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings. There are a total of 3 toilets and 6 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity. Facility uses water provide by an outside vendor to fill pitchers located in each classroom. Children bring their own water bottles from home, but the facility keeps cups on hand in the event a child does not have a water bottle. Construction of the facility was completed in 2022 and is not subject at this time to lead testing for drinking and cooking water. The outside square footage measured to an approximate 1,992 square feet which will accommodate up to 26 infant children. LPA observed a water fountain in the outdoor play area. Licensee has requested a waiver for infant children to use the space at different scheduled times. Outside toys and equipment are age appropriate. The outdoor play structure includes a shade component. Additional shade is provided by a covered patio. High climbing play equipment with adequate cushioning was observed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103810201
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2023

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LPA reminded Director to make sure they maintain visual supervision of children at all times.

A fire clearance for 32 infant children was received and granted by the City of Clovis Fire Department on 5/2/23.

Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 32 infant children.

The following documents are to be posted at the facility:
* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation
* Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures
* License 101160(a) License
* Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services
* LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights
* LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a)
* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)
* Activity Schedule

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, Beth Nelson.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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