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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503606575
Report Date: 06/10/2025
Date Signed: 06/10/2025 02:15:20 PM

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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:CVCA HELPING HANDS DISCOVERYLAND PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
503606575
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HEATHER KIMURAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2020 ACADEMY PLACETELEPHONE:
(209) 538-6443
CITY:CERESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95307
CAPACITY: 43TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 43CENSUS: 16DATE:
06/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:20 AM
MET WITH:Director Heather KimuraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director Heather Kimura and conducted a tour of the facility, both indoors and outdoors. The facility operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

All poisons are stored in locked areas, and none were observed during the inspection. Cleaning supplies, medications, and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises, and firearms or ammunition are not permitted. LPA discussed new pool safety requirements under AB 2866, effective 01/01/2025, and referenced PIN 25-01-CCP, issued on 01/06/2025.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of hazards. Outdoor play areas are well-maintained, with adequate cushioning around climbing structures. Toilets and handwashing stations are clean and operational. The facility has working carbon monoxide detectors, and floors are clean and safe. Trash containers have tight-fitting lids and are in good condition.

Drinking water is available indoors and outdoors through dispensers and personal water bottles, which are filled with purchased filtered bottled water. Disposable cups are provided as needed. The center provides snacks, while parents supply meals. Weekly menus, detailing snacks, are posted in a visible location.

The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and ratio requirements. A staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is always present. The department has been informed of staff authorized to act in the director’s absence. Children are under visual supervision at all times.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: CVCA HELPING HANDS DISCOVERYLAND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 503606575
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2025
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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s and staff files. Children’s files were complete with emergency contacts and medical assessments. Staff files included health screenings, immunization records (influenza, pertussis, and measles), and current mandated reporter training.

LPA reviewed required postings and discussed Community Care Licensing resources at www.ccld.ca.gov, including forms, regulations, PINs, and updates. LPA also reviewed reporting requirements per Title 22, Section 101212.

Director Heather Kimura was reminded that all adults 18 and older must obtain criminal record clearance or exemption prior to being present in the facility. Failure to comply may result in civil penalties of $100/day for up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations.

LPA discussed AB 2370 regarding lead testing in drinking water. The facility, constructed before January 1, 2010, completed lead testing as required and is in compliance per PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director Heather Kimura to the Department’s website for further guidance on lead testing: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. If IMS are provided, an updated Plan of Operation must be submitted per PIN 22-02-CCP. LPA provided information on ADA requirements and resources, including the U.S. DOJ ADA Information Line and the ADA child care guide: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director Heather Kimura was also informed about the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer tool for connecting families with child care providers and local R&R agencies.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Heather Kimura. Appeal rights were provided and reviewed.

No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations.

A LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. This report is to be made available to the public upon request.

(End of Report)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
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