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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503905596
Report Date: 05/22/2025
Date Signed: 05/22/2025 11:34:03 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
04/02/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Aurelio Mendoza
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20250402114104
FACILITY NAME:GUDINO, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
503905596
ADMINISTRATOR:GUDINO, PATRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 765-0246
CITY:CERESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95307
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 10DATE:
05/22/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:35 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Patricia GudinoTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee is operating out of ratio
Licensee is operating out of capacity
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 05/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to deliver findings for the above-listed allegations. LPA met with Licensee Patricia Gudino, conducted a census, and toured the areas of the home accessible to children. Allegations and findings were discussed.

During the investigation, LPA reviewed records, conducted interviews, made observations, and gathered relevant information.

Based on the investigation, the allegation that the licensee is operating out of ratio and the allegation that the licensee is operating out of capacity are both SUBSTANTIATED.

(Continued on LIC9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 90
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20250402114104
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: GUDINO, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503905596
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025
NARRATIVE
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On 04/03/2025, LPA observed 13 children in care, including 3 infants (0–24 months) and 10 preschool-aged children (ages 2–5), with one assistant present. The licensee had one child picked up during the visit, bringing the facility into compliance.

Documentation from a food program inspection on 03/19/2025 shows 5 infants and 10 preschool-aged children were in care with one assistant, exceeding both the allowed infant ratio and total capacity.

Per Title 22, Section 102416.5(d), a Large Family Child Care Home with an assistant may care for up to 12 children, including no more than 4 infants. Care for up to 14 children is allowed only if at least two meet school-age requirements. Section 102416.5(f) states the total licensed capacity shall not exceed 14.

The number and ages of children in care on both 03/19/2025 and 04/03/2025 confirm the licensee was operating out of ratio and out of capacity. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the findings for both allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.

This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, two Type A deficiencies are cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Patricia Gudino. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and posted and must remain posted for 30 days.

Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.

LPA provided the Fact Sheet – Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 to Licensee Patricia Gudino.

(End of Report)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
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Control Number 04-CC-20250402114104
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: GUDINO, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503905596
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/22/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(d)
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity
For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant ...
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The licensee states she will submit a written statement confirming that no more than 14 children will be in care at any time, in compliance with Title 22, Section 102416.5(d). She will inform parents that no additional children will be accepted once capacity is reached.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the licensee provided care for five infants and 10 preschool-aged children on 03/19/2025, and three infants (up to 24 months) and 10 preschool-aged children (ages 2 to 5) on 04/03/2025. The licensee was out of compliance with both ratio and capacity requirements on both dates. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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The licensee states she will also view CCLD’s “How Many Children Can Attend a Family Child Care Home” video and submit written confirmation of completion via email by close of business on 05/23/2025.
Type A
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Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(f)
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity
The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children.
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The licensee states she will comply with ratio and capacity requirements and will not accept additional children if doing so would exceed regulatory limits, per Title 22, Section 102416.5(f).
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the licensee provided care for five infants and 10 preschool-aged children on 03/19/2025, and three infants (up to 24 months) and 10 preschool-aged children (ages 2 to 5) on 04/03/2025. The licensee was out of compliance with both ratio and capacity requirements on both dates. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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The licensee states she will also watch CCLD’s “How Many Children Can Attend a Family Child Care Home” video and submit confirmation of completion to Child Care Licensing by close of business on 05/23/2025.
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: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
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