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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810247
Report Date: 08/07/2023
Date Signed: 08/07/2023 11:53:43 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/07/2023 11:53 AM - 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:	BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	103810247
ADMINISTRATOR:	KRISTIN PETERSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5590 N GRANTLAND AVE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 392-6805
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93723
CAPACITY: 85	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 85	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Kristin Peterson - Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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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 8/7/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection and met with Applicant, Kristin Peterson. LPA reviewed the reason for the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located at 5590 N. Grantland Ave. Fresno, CA 93723. The applicant is requesting a license for 85 preschool children ages 2-6. This facility does not provide a Toddler option program. This program will operate year-round. This facility will provide full-time and part-time options from 6:30am – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. This program will operate in six classrooms in one building. Applicant is aware to contact the Fresno Community Care Licensing Regional Office for a change in classrooms and/or change in capacity. Parents will take their children to the classroom and staff will conduct the daily health check. Applicant stated that facility will provide lunch and AM and PM snack. Staff will utilize the two staff bathrooms in the hallway. Ill children will be isolated at the receptionist desk and utilize the staff bathrooms. The classrooms were observed to be free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. The shelving units are anchored to prevent tipping onto children in care. There are enough tables, cubbies, chairs, mats and plenty of toys for children to play with. LPA also reminded Applicant to not store anything on top of high shelving units that could potentially fall on children. There are working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors on the premises. LPA reviewed with Applicant, Kristin Peterson, that any future changes to the classrooms are required to ensure that furniture does not tip over on to children, the furniture are to be anchored or situated that tipping does not occur. Classroom changes of furniture shall be situated that 100% visual supervision is always provided to children in care. The children’s bathroom is located in the hallway. Applicant understands children are to be escorted to and from the bathroom to maintain visual supervision. Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Applicant, Kristin Peterson. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 2,975 square feet which will accommodate 85 preschool children. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Applicant understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023

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: BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 103810247
	VISIT DATE: 08/07/2023

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There is a total of 6 toilets and 12 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 85 preschool children. Applicant will be providing toilet training. There is one changing table located in classrooms 4 and 5. LPA observed one drinking fountain in classrooms 1, 2, 5 and 6 and two water fountains in the outdoor activity area. Water pitchers with disposable cups from a cup dispenser were observed in classrooms 3 and 4.
The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 6,474 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 85 preschool children. The preschool play area is gated all around. Facility is utilizing two pop up shade structures that are anchored to the ground to provide a shaded rest area while the permanent shade structure is being delivered. The permanent shade structure will be installed over the outdoor play structure. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. High climbing equipment was observed. Facility is utilizing rubber cushioning for areas under high climbing equipment. LPA reminded Applicant, Kristin Peterson, to provide adequate supervision at all times. This facility was built after January 1, 2010 and is currently exempt from lead testing requirements for drinking and cooking water.

A fire clearance was approved by the City of Fresno Fire Department for 85 preschool children on 8/2/23.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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) or (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.

Applicant, Kristin Peterson was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 85 preschool children.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023

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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: BRIGHTEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 103810247
	VISIT DATE: 08/07/2023

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LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
The following documents are required to be posted:
* 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
* Lead Poisoning brochure

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Kristin Peterson.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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