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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103801833
Report Date: 01/07/2025
Date Signed: 01/07/2025 02:12:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/07/2025 02:12 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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:CARDEN SCHOOL OF FRESNOFACILITY NUMBER:
103801833
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MEDIEROS, ALEXAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6901 N MAPLE AVE, SUITE 1TELEPHONE:
(559) 323-0126
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93710
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 9DATE:
01/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Head of School, Dr. Megan McMillsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 01/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted a Case Management - Licensee Initiated inspection to evaluate the addition of a metal pergola with canopy in the daycare’s outdoor playground area. LPA met with Head of School, Dr. Megan McMills, and toured the facility, focusing on the newly installed structure.

The 10ft x 12ft metal pergola with canopy, located inside the gated playground area, provides additional shade over the children’s sandbox. Per Dr. McMills, the installation was completed during the winter break (December 16, 2024 to January 3, 2025) while children were not in care. The Child Care Licensing Division was notified of the pergola’s readiness on 01/06/2025.

The outdoor area for children aged 4-5 includes a sandbox, a fenced playground structure, an inoperable water fountain, two picnic tables, three chairs, and shaded areas from nearby palm trees and the new pergola.

LPA observed that playground equipment, including slides, is adequately cushioned with rubber mulch to absorb falls. Dr. McMills confirmed responsibility for ensuring child safety, equipment maintenance, and proper use in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

The metal pergola with canopy covering the sandbox is approved for use effective immediately. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations.

A copy of the Appeal Rights was provided to Dr. Megan McMills, and a Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.

Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
Aurelio MendozaTELEPHONE: (559) 815-8119
DATE: 01/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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