100402217-1-10-2024-04-CC-EPAO-CZCTFG-20240110134131

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 100402217
Report Date: 01/10/2024
Date Signed: 01/10/2024 01:41:44 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	EASTON LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	100402217
ADMINISTRATOR:	COOK, DESIREE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5895 SOUTH ELM AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 268-0148
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93706
CAPACITY:	42	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	01/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Desiree Cook		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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On 01/10/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Pacheco, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Director Desiree Cook and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. Also present was one teacher. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm.

No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Per record review, a fire drill has not been conducted since 06/25/2020 (see page 809-D).

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles and water dispenser and disposable cups. This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Breakfast and snacks are prepared on site and children bring a lunch. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EASTON LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 100402217
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During today's inspection, Director stated that the facility has tested their water, however did not test their water until 08/2023, which is after the due date to test the facility water of 01/01/2023. Director also stated that the facility only uses the water from the sinks for the children to wash their hands. The facility has a water service that delivers water every other week which isused for children to drink. Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/10/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated that the facility will provide a attestation letter stating that the faciliy will not be using the water for the children to drink and/or use for cooking. The letter will also include the information regarding detailed information of the water service they use and a back up plan should the water service not deliver water. The letter and documents/contract for water service will be provided to LPA via email by due date 02/10/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During record review, the Director provided a document to LPA showing the last time a fire drill was conducted was on 06/25/2020. Director was unaware that fire drills need to be completed once every six months. Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/19/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will conduct a fire drill by the plan of correction due date, 01/19,2024 and document the date completed, how many children were present, and sign and date document. Director will also write a letter of how she will ensure that fire drills are conducted twice a year. Director will submit documents to LPA via email by due date, 01/19/2024.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EASTON LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 100402217
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239.1(c)(2)

Napping Equipment

(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During today's inspection, LPA observed cots being stacked with children's bedding that is in contact with other children's bedding. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director to ensure staff reposition bedding located between the cots, as to ensure no bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Proof of correction, photos and plan to be submitted to LPA via email by due date 01/17/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During record review and interviews, it was discovered that Director's mandated reporter training expired on 05/15/2021 and it has not been renewed. Also, Staff #2 has not completed the training at all in the last two years. Staff #2 began employment at this daycare in August 2023. Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/19/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director and staff will complete mandated reporter training via www.mandatedreporterca.com and submit copy of certificate of completion to LPA via email by 01/19/2024.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EASTON LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 100402217
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

101229(a)(1)

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During today's inspection, LPA observed two rooms that are separated by a door that the facility uses for daycare. The door remained open for the children to roam through both rooms. LPA observed five children, the Director and Staff #2 to be in one room at the same time for a short period of time, leaving the other three children left unattended in the other room. The children were not under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/24/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director and staff will watch "Supervising Children in Child Care Centers" via ccl fresno wesite: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing. Director will submit a plan detailing how the faciliy will ensure consistent supervision of children throughout the day; this plan is to include staff training. Plan for supervision and document of all staff members signatures of who were present during training is to be submitted to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Office by 01/24/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EASTON LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 100402217
	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. During today's inspection, LPA observed two rooms that are separated by a door that the facility uses for daycare. The door remained open for the children to roam through both rooms. LPA observed five children, the Director and Staff #2 to be in one room at the same time for a short period of time, leaving the other three children left unattended in the other room. The children were not under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times (see page 809-D). Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. There was not current documentation of completed mandated reporter training for any staff (see page 809-D).

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed however it was tested after the due date of 01/01/2023.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EASTON LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 100402217
	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2024

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This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to any children enrolled. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Desiree Cook. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next pages).

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Director Desiree Cook.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2024

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