103808893-6-10-2019-04-CC-SNAO-BCZRDR-20190610125623

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808893
Report Date: 06/10/2019
Date Signed: 06/10/2019 12:56:44 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PS, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	103808893
ADMINISTRATOR:	LOGOLUSO, SAMANTHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5560 W. SPRUCE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 435-4934
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93722
CAPACITY:	90	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	06/10/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:10 AM
MET WITH:	Samantha Logoluso		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 6/10/2019 at 8:10 AM, an unannounced/annual random inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Stephanie Navarro and Caroline Harris. LPAs met with Director, Samantha Logoluso. LPAs toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors. This is a six classroom facility. There are no bodies of water or firearms at this facility. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. LPAs observed in each classroom drawer teacher supplies such as push pins, stapler, and stapler removers. Licensee is reminded all items shall remain inaccessible to children in care. Licensee removed all items and placed them in a cabinet inaccessible to children in care. No poisons were observed during today’s inspection. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. All toilets, and bathing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All floors are clean and safe. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPAs observed in classroom #5 and classroom #6 broken outlet covers and paint chipping on walls. Licensee is advised to replace outlets and spackle or paint wall areas in which are chipping. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on, are in good repair in each classroom. LPAs observed one trash can vessel outside in the playground area that did not have a solid tight fitted cover on. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) or less. Menus are posted at least one week in advance, where an authorized representative can view them. During inspection Director was unable to provide location of carbon monoxide detector. During inspection Director was able to have staff install one new carbon monoxide detector that meet statutory requirements. Playground equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface 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. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Navarro	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/10/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PS, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808893
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/10/2019

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.954

Physical Plant - Day Care Centers

Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection Licensee was unable to locate carbon monoxide dectector in the facility. Licensee was able to obtain a carbon monoxide dectector and install one in Classroom #6 during inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/10/2019
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	During inspection Licensee installed one carbon monoxide detector in classroom #6. Director purchased an additional 6 carbon monoxide detectors for the facility classrooms. Deficiency cleared during inspection.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

Staff Records - General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide immunization record for Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza vaccination for Staff #2. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/28/2019
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agreed to provide immunization record (Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza) for Staff #2 to Community Care Licensing (CCL) Fresno Regional Office by 6/28/2019.

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Navarro	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/10/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PS, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808893
	VISIT DATE: 06/10/2019

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Before working/volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have a clearance. Staff records contain appropriate, documentation of education credits. Director was unable to provide her preventive health and safety certificate. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. Director was unable to provide immunization record for Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza vaccination for Staff #2. LPAs observed three persons who signed the child in/out did not use their full legal signatures, as only first names were signed. LPA observed all other children in attendance had a sign in with full legal parent signature and time of day. Child's admission agreement is available for review.

This is a full day program which operates on a year-round schedule. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday; 07:15am through 05:30pm. Snacks are prepped in the on-site kitchen facility and served to children in the classrooms. Children bring their own lunch to facility. Required CCL forms are posted on parent's board.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and facility has an IMS plan on file for inhaled medications and epinephrine. Facility is not providing IMS services at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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.

Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations the following deficiencies are cited on LIC 809-D.

Director was handed a copy of appeal rights. Exit interview was conducted with Samantha Logoluso.

THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE INSPECTION FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Navarro	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/10/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2019

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PATCH PRIVATE PS, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808893
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/10/2019

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101215.1(m)

Staff Records - Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide her preventive health and safety certificate. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/28/2019
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agreed to complete Preventive Health & Safety Training and submit certificate to Community Care Licensing (CCL) Fresno Regional Office by 6/28/2019.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Navarro	TELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/10/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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