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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103801839
Report Date: 04/20/2023
Date Signed: 04/20/2023 02:24:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/20/2023 02:24 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL-CLOVIS		FACILITY NUMBER:	103801839
ADMINISTRATOR:	JONES, TRENITY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1675 MINNEWAWA		TELEPHONE:	(559) 322-4453
CITY:	CLOVIS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93612
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS:	DATE:	04/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Trenity Jones		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On 04/20/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Denisia Jimenez and (LPA) Araceli Gibson, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPAs met with Director, Trenity Jones, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture, playground equipment, and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is free of hazards. LPAs advised that facility to monitor play structure for worn, cracked, and exposed metal on the slide, stairs and climbing equipment. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPAs advised as a best practice to rake and add more wood chips for both play yards to provide more cushioning surrounding the play structures. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. LPAs provided guidance and advised monitoring the cleanliness of the refrigerators. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has provided evidence of completed water lead testing with no action level exceedance noted.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/20/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL-CLOVIS	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801839
	VISIT DATE: 04/20/2023

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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 teachers designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher always. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/20/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL-CLOVIS	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801839
	VISIT DATE: 04/20/2023

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LPAs and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Trenity Jones.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/20/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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