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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 545620078
Report Date: 05/09/2024
Date Signed: 05/09/2024 05:12:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/09/2024 05:12 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:ORTEGA, THANESHA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
545620078
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:45 PM
MET WITH:Thanesha OrtegaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:25 PM
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On 5/9/24/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Thanesha Ortega for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and four minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption.

Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
  • This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room/dining area, kitchen, bedroom #1 (day care room #1), bedroom #2 ( day care room #2), and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers.
  • There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states she will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort.
  • LPA observed in bedroom #1; a full size bed and a bean bag, in bedroom #2 a twin size bed, safe toys, and books for the children. There is a flat screen television secured to a entertainment center in the living room. There is an infant swing. Children will nap in both day care rooms on mats. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.
  • Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/09/2024
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: ORTEGA, THANESHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 545620078
VISIT DATE: 05/09/2024
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  • Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Heart Association and expires on 3/23/25.
  • Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 4/24/21.
  • Knives are stored inside a kitchen drawer that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Medications are stored are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink and the bathroom #1 sink that are not made inaccessible.
  • Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
  • Applicant 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.
  • There are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
  • There are two dogs that are kept inside a large kennel that is located in the accessible back yard. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
  • Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are stored key locked inside a shed that is located in the backyard.
  • Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a).
  • Applicant 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). Applicant states the home is smoke-free.
  • Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Fenced backyard has a cemented and sodded area for the children. There are patio chairs and a large patio porch for shade.
(Continued on LIC809-C):
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
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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: ORTEGA, THANESHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 545620078
VISIT DATE: 05/09/2024
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  • Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 4/26/24.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant.
  • Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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.

Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided.

LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant 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.



Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
  • Applicant will make cleaning compounds stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink inaccessible to the day care children.
  • Applicant will make inaccessible the kitchen bottom cabinet where alcohol/liquor is stored.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
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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: ORTEGA, THANESHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 545620078
VISIT DATE: 05/09/2024
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  • Applicant will make cleaning compounds and toiletries that are located in five bathroom #1 cabinets inaccessible to the day care children.
  • Applicant will inaccessible the medications that are stored in the refrigerator.

Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2024
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