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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103909690
Report Date: 03/30/2023
Date Signed: 03/30/2023 03:39:04 PM


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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:ALVAREZ, LINDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
103909690
ADMINISTRATOR:ALVAREZ, LINDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 930-0130
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93727
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
03/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Linda AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On 3/30/3023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Baptista conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by assistant, (S1) . Licensee had just left to pick up a child and returned 20 minutes later. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 930-0130.
LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the front room, bathroom and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of gates. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There are two dogs. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. There is no swimming pool however there is a hot tub on the premises. There is a firm hard cover secured with locks making the entry inaccessible to children. The hot tub is on the left side of the back yard and the play area in the backyard is on the right side of the yard with a plastic fence/gate separating the areas. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There is one electric fireplace located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed.
LPA discussed the 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-and-resources/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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie BaptistaTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
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: ALVAREZ, LINDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103909690
VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023
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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
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 6/06/2021. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 1/2024.
All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm)

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Linda Alvarez.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie BaptistaTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023
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