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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543808649
Report Date: 04/19/2024
Date Signed: 04/24/2024 10:19:47 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 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
04/16/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Theresa Marquez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 57-CC-20240416122442
FACILITY NAME:A PLACE TO GROW MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
543808649
ADMINISTRATOR:VEDENOFF,BLAIR/CLANCY,NINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3535 SOUTH AKERSTELEPHONE:
(559) 627-3535
CITY:VISALIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93277
CAPACITY:146CENSUS: 66DATE:
04/19/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Blair VedenoffTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Facility fence is in disrepair.
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On 4/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted a complaint inspection and met with Director Blair Vedenoff. The purpose of this inspection is to open and close the complaint regarding the above allegation.

Director Vedenoff and LPA Marquez observed the north side wooden gate leading to the preschool playground. LPA and Vedenoff observed the wooden gate has a broken/loose latch.

Based on LPAs observations 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, the following deficiency is being cited today (See form LIC 9099-D). Facility fence is in disrepair.
An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Blair Vedenoff. A copy of Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 60
SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
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.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 57-CC-20240416122442
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: A PLACE TO GROW MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 543808649
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/17/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - 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.
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Director Vedenoff agreed to repair and/or replace the latch for the south side white wooden gate. Director is to submit evidence (photos) of repaired latch to the Fresno South licensing office by May 17, 2024.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation. LPA Marquez observed a wooden gate with a broken/loose latch. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to 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: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

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

DATE: 04/19/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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