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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808749
Report Date: 01/20/2023
Date Signed: 01/20/2023 11:41:56 AM


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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
103808749
ADMINISTRATOR:CURRY, MONICAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:999 E. TEAGUETELEPHONE:
(559) 431-7330
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93720
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 7DATE:
01/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Monica CurryTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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On 1/20/23 an unannounced annual inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris. LPA met with Director, Monica Curry and toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were 7 day care children present. This facility runs from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility has age-appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, cots, or mats. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The facility has sufficient infant napping equipment. A baby walker is not allowed on the premises. The facility has indoor activity space and outside space for infants that is physically separate from space used by preschool or school-age children. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition, and is free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times. The toddler program is conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative are labeled with the infant's name and the current date. Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child's authorized representative, dated, and kept on file for 30 days, and are made available on request. While in use, infant changing tables are placed within arm's reach of a functional sink. The facility ensures that each infant is never left unattended, and under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times. The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required. Firearms/weapons or ammunition are not allowed or stored on the premises. There were no bodies of water on site. The LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible to children. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline HarrisTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/20/2023
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808749
VISIT DATE: 01/20/2023
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There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. The director 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. There are no excluded individuals present at this facility. Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the facility and prevented from returning to the center or having contact with children in care. The licensee shall comply with the notice. Staff records contain appropriate, documentation of education credits. At least one person is to be trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid and shall be present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. This facility does have one person trained in CPR and first aid. Staff records contain documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles and influenza for staff. LPA reviewed with Ms. Curry the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which all staff have completed. Ms Curry is aware that the Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every two years. The LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov. which provides access to Provider Information Notifications (PINS), Quarterly Updates that inform licensees of new legislation and regulations, training's, and Licensing forms and updated information. The licensee was also advised that it is her responsibility to stay current with regulations. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, at least every six months. The person, who signs the child in/out, is responsible for the child, uses their full legal signature and records the time of day.

The LPA reviewed five children’s files. All required licensing documents were observed in each of the children’s files. Child's admission agreement is available for review. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations for the children, however the immunizations need to be updated and transcribed. The facility has an individual feeding plan for each infant that meets the requirements. The facility ensures that each infant has an Infant Needs and Services Plan.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline HarrisTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808749
VISIT DATE: 01/20/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Ms. Curry 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. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants (0-24 months) every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they choose to provide any of these services.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies are observed today. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided and reviewed with Monica Curry. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice Of Site Visit form was given to Ms. Curry and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline HarrisTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/20/2023
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