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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 545601009
Report Date: 10/10/2022
Date Signed: 10/10/2022 12:00:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/10/2022 12:00 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:GATEWAY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
545601009
ADMINISTRATOR:HOOGLAND, COURTNEEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1100 S SOWELL STTELEPHONE:
(559) 732-4787
CITY:VISALIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93277
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: DATE:
10/10/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Courtnee Hoogland, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 10/10/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Espinoza conducted an announced prelicensing inspection and met with Courtnee Hoogland, Director. A tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located on the campus of Gateway Church of Visalia, 1100 S. Sowell St, in Visalia, 93277. The preschool will occupy Rooms 407 (Green Room), 408 (Blue Room) and Playroom. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 30 preschool children ages 2-6 years old. The preschool will operate Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Children get brought into preschool though the door on the West side of campus and escorted directly into the classroom where parent will sign in.
Director stated that the center will not provide any meals. Staff will utilize the staff bathroom located in the hallway adjacent to Playroom. Ill children will be isolated in the Room 409 (Yellow Room) and utilize the staff bathroom.
The classroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. There are enough tables, chairs, and plenty of toys for children to play. There is a working carbon monoxide detector in each classroom.
Measurements of indoor activity space for Preschool program were taken and reviewed with Applicant. The total usable square footage for Preschool program is approximately 2,241 which will accommodate the requested capacity of 30 Preschool children. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Director understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There is a total of 4 toilets and 6 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 30 preschool children. There is a water fountain inside each classroom and playroom.
The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 2,349 which will accommodate requested capacity of 30 Preschool Children. The preschool play area is fenced and gated all around. LPA observed age appropriate toys, and age-appropriate structure. Applicant is using pour-in-place rubber matting with artificial grass cover to cushion fall zones. There is shade available where children can rest and get water.
A fire clearance of 30 preschool children was approved & granted by the City of Visalia Fire Department on 10/06/2022.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/10/2022
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 545601009
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2022
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This facility plan to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
This facility does/does not provide care to infants.
Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 30 preschool children.
LPA reviewed with Courtnee Hoogland, Director, records to be maintained at facility for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
The following documents should be posted at the facility:
* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation
* Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures
* License 101160(a) License
* Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services
* LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights
* LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a)
* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)
* Activity Schedule
* Lead Poisoning brochure
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Courtnee Hoogland, Director.
A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2022
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