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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503602859
Report Date: 04/19/2024
Date Signed: 04/19/2024 10:01:27 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/19/2024 10:01 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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:HARLEN, BRENDAFACILITY NUMBER:
503602859
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HARLEN, BRENDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 545-9161
CITY:SALIDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95368
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 1DATE:
04/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:10 AM
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On 04/19/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and was met by Licensee, Brenda Harlen. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA Fierro confirmed days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The home has a working telephone service and LPA Fierro confirmed the phone number is (209) 602-7372. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

LPA Fierro conducted a census, during today’s visit there was one (1) child in care, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, kitchen/dining room, daycare room 1 and 2, bathroom and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners and baby gates. LPA observed two (2) small dogs in the home. Licensee understand the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. LPA Fierro toured the home inside and outside.

This is a single-story home. The electric fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass door. Licensee stated that fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. Licensee last conducted a fire drill on March 29, 2024. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.

Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in a locked storage area in the garage and cleaning supplies under the sink. LPA observed the cabinet under the sink is secured with a safety latch. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/19/2024
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: HARLEN, BRENDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 503602859
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024
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LPA observed the home to have plenty full age-appropriate toys, play equipment, materials and surfaces accessible to children are clean and in operable condition. LPA observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the back yard to have a swing set, dramatic play equipment, and toys. LPA did not observed any hazards to children.

Licensee has a current roster of the children. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 01/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 10/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Licensee stated she is caring for one (1) infant. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
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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: HARLEN, BRENDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 503602859
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Brenda Harlen, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.



Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Brenda Harlen

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
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