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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 165620324
Report Date: 03/07/2025
Date Signed: 03/07/2025 11:53:44 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2025 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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:CERVANTES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
165620324
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:25 AM
MET WITH:Maria CervantesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:05 PM
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On 3/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee, licensee’s assistant, and two day care children who were napping in the living room (day care room). Licensee and her grandma are the only persons who reside in the home. Verified licensee’s CPR and First Aid was completed through American Heart Association and expires on 2/3/2027. Licensee’s Assistant, Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on 2/21/2025.

A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed:
  • Fire clearance was received on 2/21/2025. Fire pull alarm is located on the home’s hallway wall.
  • LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPA also observed four high chairs and two play yards. There is a parent’s board that is located on the front wall of the home’s entry way.
  • Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms or ammunition in the home. Poisons are stored inside a key locked storage bin that is located in the inaccessible garage.
  • LPA did not observe bodies of water in the home or premises.
  • Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted on the right wall of the home’s entry way. There is a functioning carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/07/2025
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: CERVANTES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 165620324
VISIT DATE: 03/07/2025
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  • Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
  • Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
  • Licensee states she does not transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view.
  • During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed.
  • Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 1/14/2025. Licensee’s assistant completed the training on 12/11/2023.
  • Licensee is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises.
  • Licensee is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain the family child care home incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.

Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide care for more than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025
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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: CERVANTES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 165620324
VISIT DATE: 03/07/2025
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The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective 3/10/2025.

During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2025
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