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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 163808869
Report Date: 01/14/2025
Date Signed: 01/14/2025 05:06:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/14/2025 05:06 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	CENTRAL PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	163808869
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	PATTERSON, ALICE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	15783 18TH AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 924-7797
CITY:	LEMOORE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93245
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	01/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	07:15 AM
MET WITH:	Marlene Tapia		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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On January 14, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia, conducted an unannounced Random Annual Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Gloria Chavez, and Marlene Tapia. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:15 AM –3:15 PM.

Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility is unable to provide evidence of completed water testing. This facility provides clean safe drinking water from a local water vender to children in care.

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 were observed to be in good serviceable condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe serviceable 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 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. All food is picked up by facility staff at a third-party location and is transported daily for consumption by children in care. Transported food temperature is taken before departure and when it arrives at the facility to maintain . LPA observed adequate electric heating container that maintains safe temperature while staged before serving and a refrigerator for cold food storage. This procedure is completed to prevent illness and the growth of bacteria.

Solid waste storage containers were observed to have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CENTRAL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 163808869
	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025

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adequate cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA observed no signs of insects or 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.

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. This facility uses an electronic check in system to sign in children. 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.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CENTRAL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 163808869
	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025

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Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

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/process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D)

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative.

Notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/14/2025 05:06 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Paul Garcia On 01/14/2025 at 10:00 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: CENTRAL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 163808869
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on record review and interview provided by licensee indicating this facility has not conducted testing for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to submit an attestation letter to case carrying LPA of the facility's plan on how bottled water will only be issued to children in care along with additional requirements that will be required for approval or denial from the department by the date above.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Gloria Reyes

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Paul Garcia

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025

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