103810095-4-7-2021-04-CC-JMOA-BZUSHE-20210407135323

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810095
Report Date: 04/07/2021
Date Signed: 04/07/2021 01:53:28 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:	STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	103810095
ADMINISTRATOR:	VARELA, MARY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5125 N GATES AVE STE 101		TELEPHONE:	(559) 241-4599
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93722
CAPACITY:	27	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	04/07/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Pastor, Chase Barnhart		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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On 04/7/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Juvenal Moctezuma & Cynthia Brannon conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Pastor, Chase Barnhart & Site Supervisor Debbie Burge and explained the reason of the inspection. A tour of the center was conducted and census were taken. A file review with LPM was conducted before visit. During today's inspection, LPAs took census and observed Debbie caring for 7 preschool children in classroom #3 and another staff caring for 3 School Age Children in classroom #4. Licensee wanted to review items needed to increase the preschool capacity by putting up partitions in the sanctuary and using that space as an additional classroom. LPAs observed that the space was not set up for childcare use and advised licensee to set up the space first since a fire clearance would need to be granted.

During the tour of the center, LPAs spoke to site supervisor Debbie regarding the licensee providing care to school age children. LPAs explained that the prior director had requested a waiver to provide care to school age children, but withdrew the request on 03/24/2020. At this time, the licensee has not provided any follow up with the waiver request and does not have a granted waiver to care for school age children. Pastor chase stated that they were using a waiver based on PIN 20-04 CCP. LPAs explained that PIN does not cover a waiver to care for school age children and that PIN has expired.

At this time, the Licensee is not in compliance with their current license conditions. Pastor chase informed LPAs that they were unaware of the situation and conditions to acquire a waiver to continue to provide care for school age children. LPAs provided information regarding the waiver request procedure to care for school age children but advised that they could not care for school age children until the waiver has been granted. Debbie stated that the school age children will no longer come to day-care.

Per Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, The following deficiency was observed and cited during todays inspection. Appeal rights were provided to Pastor Chase. Site Visit Notice is required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with Pastor, Chase Barnhart.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael Duarte	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2021

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: STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 103810095
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/07/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 04/12/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	observing licensee caring for school age children without obtaining a school age license or getting an approved waiver to care for school age children. This is a potential risk to the personal rights, health and safety of the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Michael Duarte	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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