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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808029
Report Date: 07/30/2024
Date Signed: 07/30/2024 01:08:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/30/2024 01:08 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:	KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF		FACILITY NUMBER:	103808029
ADMINISTRATOR:	SALGADO, KARI		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	10011 N. CHESTNUT		TELEPHONE:	(559) 434-2481
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93720
CAPACITY:	56	CENSUS: 51	DATE:	07/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Kari Salgado		TIME COMPLETED:	01:38 PM

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On 07/30/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Anita Tristan and Octavia Nolan, conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year Inspection for the school-age license. LPAs met with Assistant Director, Alyssa Andrade and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm.

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

There is an in-ground swimming pool that is fenced per regulation to make it inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. Swimming pool is used for school-age license. Per Licensee, 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. LPAs observed cobwebs on and around tire play structure that children were currently playing on. LPAs observed that playground had been recently swept and washed down. LPAs informed Assistant Director who had staff sweep webs off play structure. 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita Tristan	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808029
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

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

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 childcare 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).

Assistant 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita Tristan	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE RIVER BLUFF	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808029
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

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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 childcare 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. LPA referred Assistant Director to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

LPA also informed Assistant Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/.

Assistant Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 Assistant Director, Kari Salgado. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.

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

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: Anita Tristan	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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