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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 545601072
Report Date: 09/11/2025
Date Signed: 09/11/2025 11:39:19 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/11/2025 11:39 AM - 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:HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
545601072
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALEX ELLIOTTFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:477 E ASH STTELEPHONE:
(559) 594-5801
CITY:FARMERSVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93223
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Bianca RodriguezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 09/11/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Nancy Her and Stephanie Vega-Goznalez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a New License. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant. This facility is on the campus of Hester Elementary School. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 24 preschoolers 2 to 6 years of age in classroom #17. The facility will be using classroom #16 as the preschool office. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday. This center is operating as an AM and PM program. The AM program will be from 8:00am to 11:00am and the PM program will be from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. This facility operates on the traditional school year schedule.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Applicant stated that they will be in a higher location in a bag in Classroom #17. The Applicant also stated that if medications need to be stored in the fridge that they will be located in Classroom #16. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in Classroom #17 by sink. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in Classroom #17. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the in Classroom #17 by entrance. Children will be signed in and out at Classroom #17.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 873 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via an indoor water fountain and a portable water container with disposable cups. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 08/28/2025 by Farmersville County Fire Department.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nancy Her
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/11/2025
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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 545601072
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2025
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The facility has exclusive use of 1 toilet and 2 sinks in classroom 16. The facility is proposing to utilize the elementary school bathrooms directly north of classroom 16 as well. Those restrooms have a total of 5 toilets, 2 urinals, and 6 sinks. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be in Classroom #16 that is adjacent to the licensed room.

Facility will provide breakfast and a snack for the AM program and lunch and a snack for the PM program. Meals are prepared by the cafeteria and brought over to the classroom by staff. Children consume meals in the classroom.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is composed of chain link is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2,522 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via two (2) metal canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

Applicant, 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nancy Her
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
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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: HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 545601072
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2025
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Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:

Classroom #17


· Furniture will need to be anchored
· Solid waste containers are needed
· Ceiling tiles with water stains repaired or replaced
· Broken window blinds repaired or replaced
Outdoor Play Yard
· Rusted trikes repaired or removed
· Small table repaired or removed
· Basketball hoop repaired or removed
· Chain-link fence bolts shaved down and/or capped
· Cushioning in place for mini wooden play structure
· All outdoor furniture and toys washed
Additionally, the Applicant will need to submit a waiver request to share the elementary school restrooms. This waiver request would need to be submitted to the Department and approved by the Department prior to licensure. LPAs reviewed waiver process with Applicant.

During today's inspection, it was discussed that applicant may utilize classroom #16 for the care of supervision of children instead of classroom #17. Applicant will notify licensing if applicant is going to move forward with this plan.

Applicant understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Bianca Rodriguez.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nancy Her
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
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