243810259-5-7-2024-04-CC-JPAO-D52RZ7-20240507132727

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243810259
Report Date: 05/07/2024
Date Signed: 05/07/2024 01:27:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/07/2024 01:27 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	BUHACH PRESCHOOL YOSEMITE CROSSING		FACILITY NUMBER:	243810259
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JENNIFER MAYS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3670 G ST		TELEPHONE:	(209) 489-2008
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95340
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Juan Gama - Applicant		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 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 5/7/24 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Joseph Pacheco and Priscilla Zamudio conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant, Juan Gama. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 80 preschoolers ages 2-5 in the 2 year old classroom, 3 year old classroom and 4-5 year old classroom; 30 infants ages 0-2 in the infant and toddler classrooms; and 30 school age children ages 5-12 in the school age classroom. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. This facility will operate year-round. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Applicant stated that they will be at the front desk in a locked drawer. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the reception area and at the rear of the building. There are operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the hallway. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the lobby area. Children will be signed in and out in the lobby area. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool classrooms measured to an approximate 2,387 square feet which will only accommodate 68 preschool children. Total indoor activity space for the infant classrooms measured to an approximate 983 square feet which will only accommodate 28 infant children. Total indoor activity space for the school age classroom measured to an approximate 894 square feet which will only accommodate 25 school age children. Applicant provided LPAs with an updated application to reflect 68 preschool children, 28 infant children and 25 school age children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Children will bring water bottles from home. Facility has two drinking fountains located in the hallway that will be used to fill the water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL YOSEMITE CROSSING	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810259
	VISIT DATE: 05/07/2024

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There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance for 80 preschool children, 30 infant children and 30 school age children was granted by the City of Merced Fire Department on 4/25/24. LPA will requested an amended fire clearance from the fire department to reflect 68 preschool children, 28 infant children and 25 school age children.
In the infant room(s) high chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. High chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via a see through partition and gate. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs and Infant Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in a binder in the infant’s classroom.
LPA observed a total of 6 sinks and 9 toilets available for children’s use in the three preschool classrooms. LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 2 toilets available for children’s use in the school age classroom. School age restrooms afford privacy for the children. LPA observed a total of two sinks in the two infant classrooms. Facility does not plan to provide potty training services. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 121 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the in the Director’s office and ill children will utilize the staff bathroom.
Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. The kitchen area currently includes a refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children via a locked janitor closet which is located separately from the classrooms.
The facility currently has a fully fenced separate playground area for the infant component. Applicant has a second separate fully fenced playground area for the preschool and school age components. Applicant has submitted a waiver request to the Fresno Regional Office to have the preschool children and school age children share the outdoor space at separate times. Wrought iron fencing and brick wall at least four feet high to surround each space and separate the two outdoor spaces. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space for the preschool and school age is 6,874 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool and school age. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the infants is 1,951 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate up to 26 infant children. A playground waiver for the infants to share their outdoor activity space at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage has been submitted and is currently pending approval.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL YOSEMITE CROSSING	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810259
	VISIT DATE: 05/07/2024

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Applicant understands that the requested waivers must be approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided in the infant outdoor activity space with pop up umbrellas. Shade is provided in the outdoor activity space to be shared by preschool and school age children via a permanently installed shade tarp. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground(s). There is a climbing structure on the preschool and school age playground for children ages 2-5 which is properly anchored. The play structure is missing a rock climber and steps which could create fall hazards. Applicant made these areas of the structure inaccessible during the inspection. Applicant understands that he will need to contact Community Care Licensing to have the additional parts inspected once they’re installed. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber cushioning. Drinking water is available via an igloo jug. Children will bring their water bottles outside. Facility has paper cups from a paper cup dispenser if a child forgets their water bottle. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground(s) to be inaccessible to children. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

This is a brand-new constructed facility built after January 1, 2010 and is currently exempt from lead testing requirements for drinking and cooking water.

Applicant 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) 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
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL YOSEMITE CROSSING	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810259
	VISIT DATE: 05/07/2024

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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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.

Pending a final file review and management approval of the requested waivers for the two outdoor activity spaces, a recommendation will be made to license the facility for 28 infants, 68 preschoolers and 25 school age children.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Juan Gama.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

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