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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243810259
Report Date: 12/17/2024
Date Signed: 12/17/2024 10:00:25 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/03/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20241203090908
FACILITY NAME:BUHACH PRESCHOOL YOSEMITE CROSSINGFACILITY NUMBER:
243810259
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER MAYSFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:3670 G STTELEPHONE:
(209) 489-2008
CITY:MERCEDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95340
CAPACITY:121CENSUS: 12DATE:
12/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:JENNIFER MAYSTIME COMPLETED:
10:20 AM
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Staff did not ensure classroom was free from choking hazards.
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On 12/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced complaint inspection at facility to deliver findings for the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with Director, Jennifer Mays who accompanied LPA during tour of facility both inside and outside. LPA explained the allegation and took a census. LPA interviewed Day Care Director, Day Care Staff, reviewed facility records, and took pictures.
Investigation revealed through evidence obtained that the allegation, Staff did not ensure classroom was free from choking hazards, to be SUBSTANTIATED. Based upon observations, and information gathered from interviews. Child #1 had choked on a loose bag strap, due to strangulation while being in the care and supervision of staff. Through interviews, LPA was informed that staff had observed a backpack with a long loose strap that hung low to the floor. The backpack was hanging on a hook by the cubbies. LPA was informed through interviews that Child #1 was engaging with the strap and staff had not redirected child away from the area or removed the backpack with the loose strap. LPA was informed through interviews that staff did not ensure the classroom was free from choking hazards, due to child choking on the strap. (CONTINUE ON LIC9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 60
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20241203090908
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: 12/17/2024
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Through interviews and evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D).

An exit interview conducted with Director, Jennifer Mays
A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Director, Jennifer Mays
A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20241203090908
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/17/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by,
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Director stated that Staff have been spoken to regarding hazards in the classroom, and to ensure classroom are free from choking hazards. Director provided proof of documentation to LPA on 12/17/2024.
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 LPA was informed through interviews that staff did not ensure the classroom was free from choking hazards, due to child choking on the strap due to strangulation. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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