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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103901317
Report Date: 09/16/2024
Date Signed: 09/16/2024 12:09:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/16/2024 12:09 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	CASTRO,RAQUEL		FACILITY NUMBER:	103901317
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASTRO,RAQUEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 876-1099
CITY:	SANGER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93657
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	09/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:15 AM
MET WITH:	Raquel Castro		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 9/16/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Brandon Tate conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Raquel Castro. LPA arrived at the facility at approximately 1130 hours. Also present was licensee’s husband, Heraclio Castro. Licensee is Spanish Speaking. Days and hours of operation are 0600 – 1730 hours, Monday through Friday.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the living room, dining room, kitchen, indoor patio, and back yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door knob spinners.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA observed one large dog in the backyard of the facility. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 876-1099.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Tate	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2024

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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO,RAQUEL	FACILITY NUMBER: 103901317
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2024

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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/27/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 2/27/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

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 102416.2).

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Tate	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2024

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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO,RAQUEL	FACILITY NUMBER: 103901317
	VISIT DATE: 09/16/2024

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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 licensee Raquel Castro. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited

Licensee was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Tate	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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