100406620-12-13-2023-04-CC-EPAO-CYH2D3-20231213161739

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 100406620
Report Date: 12/13/2023
Date Signed: 12/13/2023 04:17:55 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:	ORANGE CENTER PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	100406620
ADMINISTRATOR:	PATRICIA POLANCO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3530 S. CHERRY AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(559) 237-0437
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93706
CAPACITY:	29	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	12/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Hernandez		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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On 12/13/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Pacheco, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Lead Teacher Maria Hernandez and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. There were 14 children present during today’s inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 2:30pm.

No poisons were observed during today's 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.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by drinking fountains. This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Food is prepared on site in the cafeteria and the food is transported to the preschool classroom. The school provides breakfast and 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: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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: ORANGE CENTER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 100406620
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(f)

Personnel Requirements

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, there was no record of completed CPR/First aid training in any of the staff files. Facility was unable to provide documentation showing proof that at least one teacher present has valid CPR/First aid training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/20/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility agreed to ensure that at least one staff member will have a valid CPR/First Aid card at all times when children are present in the facilty or being transported. Facility will provide proof of valid CPR/First Aid training for the Lead Teacher and any other staff members that have completed the training to LPA Pacheco via email by POC due date, 12/20/2023.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101217(a)

Personnel Records

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on review of staff records, LPA was unable to locate required licensing forms for all staff members. Staff was unable to provide proof of completed forms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/20/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility agreed to submit all required licensing forms via email to LPA Pacheco by POC due date, 12/20/2023. Facility also agreed to provide a letter stating that they will ensure that all current and future emplolyees will have the required licensing forms in the staff records moving forward.

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: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: ORANGE CENTER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 100406620
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. LPA was unable to locate proof of documentation showing that at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities (see LIC 809-D page). 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. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. 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 and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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).

Maria Hernandez 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 in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Lead Teacher Maria Hernandez stated that they do not transport the children, however if they ever needed to they would make sure to also transport the medication in case of an emergency. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

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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: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: ORANGE CENTER PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 100406620
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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Maria Hernandez 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 Lead Teacher Maria Hernandez. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).

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: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Pacheco	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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