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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 160406644
Report Date: 11/02/2023
Date Signed: 11/02/2023 02:42:32 PM

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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:BRET HARTE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
160406644
ADMINISTRATOR:MENDOZA, ELIZABETHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1300 LETTS AVE.TELEPHONE:
(559) 992-2188
CITY:CORCORANSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93212
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 35DATE:
11/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Linda Kroff-ReisTIME COMPLETED:
08:40 AM
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On November 2, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Linda Kroff-Reis, Director, LPA toured the facility inside and outside. A census is taken.

The purpose of today's visit is to discuss an Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624B) that occurred on September 25, 2023, when staff one (1) removed child one (1) from the facility and took child, to their personal residence.

Following a separate incident that occurred on August 18, 2023 Director submitted their plan of correction stating that ALL staff were trained on updated dismissal protocols on August 23, 2023. The Director provided CCL with updated Bret Harte Preschool Dismissal Procedures, which indicates:

1. Only a lead teacher will dismiss children to their parent/caregiver.

3. Check the ID of any parent/caregiver who is picking up a child, and confirm the identity with the


information in their binders. This is to be done every day even when you have become familiar with the
pickup person.

Also on September 13, 2023, an Informal Office Meeting was conducted at the Fresno South Regional Child Care Office. During the informal meeting, the Director reiterated the facility’s sign in/out procedures as declared above.

LPA reviewed Sign In and Sign Out sheet for class G3 for the week of September 25, 2023, LPA observed that staff one (1) did not sign out the child nor was she authorized to take the child off grounds.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/02/2023
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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BRET HARTE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 160406644
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2023
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Licensee is informed that the facility is being cited for Sign In and Sign Out procedures specifically failing to implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, a deficiency is cited.

· An exit interview was conducted with Linda Kroff-Reis.
· Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.
· A Notice of Site Visit form shall be posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2023
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Created By: Paul Garcia On 11/02/2023 at 05:10 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: BRET HARTE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 160406644

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/02/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/02/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)

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(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the childcare center that shall…(1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director stated all staff will be retrained on updated dismissal protocols on 08/23/2023 and will provide CCL with proof by 11-15-23. Previously, Director provided CCL with Bret Harte Preschool Dismissal Procedures, which indicate only Lead Teacher will dismiss children to their parent/caregiver, check identification of any parent/caregiver,
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Based on interview and record review, facility staff did not verify sign in/out sheet for Child #1 correct authorized representative. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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and will confirm identity with the information in the binders.

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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:Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/02/2023


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