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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911329
Report Date: 04/16/2024
Date Signed: 04/16/2024 12:48:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/16/2024 12:48 PM - 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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:CORTEZ, JOY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543911329
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Joy CortezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 4/16/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee and four day care children. Licensee, her adult daughter, her adult son in law, and one minor child reside in the home. Verified licensee CPR and First Aid was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 7/19/24. Licensee’s Assistant, Mercy Cortez has not completed the training. Licensee understands that her assistant cannot be left alone to care and supervise day care children or transport children. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on 4/4/24.

A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed:
  • Fire clearance was received on 4/5/24. Fire pull alarm is located on the home’s entry way on the right hand side wall.
  • LPA observed a flat screen television on top of a entertainment cabinet. LPA also observed one high chair and one play yard. There is a parent’s board that is located on the right hand side wall of the home’s entry way.
  • Licensee states she does have weapons, firearms, ammunition that are stored in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Licensee states she does not have poisons in the home.
  • Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/16/2024
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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ, JOY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911329
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2024
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  • Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
  • Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
  • Licensee states she does transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view.
  • During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed.
  • Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 8/24/23. Licensee’s Assistant has not completed the training. The training can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee.

LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.

Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide care for more than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2024
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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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ, JOY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911329
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2024
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Licensee is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
  • Licensee’s Assistant, Mercy Cortez will complete Mandated Reporter Training certification. Licensee will provide LPA with proof of certification.

Pending verification of correction of the above item and a final review of her application, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 vchildren ages under 18 years will be recommended.

During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2024
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