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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 150405029
Report Date: 10/25/2023
Date Signed: 10/25/2023 03:23:34 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 10/25/2023 03:23 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
150405029
ADMINISTRATOR:VALERIE ALEMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:710 PETERS STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 758-5997
CITY:WASCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93280
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 15DATE:
10/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Angela ScialabbaTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On 10/25/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gloria Reyes and Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. Traditional school year (August to May). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7:15 AM. - 5:15 PM. There are four classrooms in operation.

LPAs observed Staff #2 bathroom was closed, however, it was unlocked. Staff bathroom is in Room #4 where three children were present at the time with one staff. Inside the staff bathroom, LPAs observed several disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and paint containers were accessible in the staff bathroom by door being unlocked. All items were on the floor and on top of the toilet tank.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPAs observed cement playground had several areas that had open cracks in the concrete that need to be repair. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition except one out of four toilets was not flushing correctly. Two toilets were missing stand covers and metals were exposed. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. LPAs reminded Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba to have trashcan lids properly closed that are used for food waste.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 150405029
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023
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Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility provides water bottles in each classroom with dispenser and disposable cups. Water is provided by Alhambra Company. Children are provided bottled water with names for outdoor.

Meals are prepared by Wasco Elementary School District and delivered to the classroom. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed two files out of four that were missing some documents such as health screening and immunization records for the measles and tuberculosis. Staff had current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

LPAs 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.

LPAs discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
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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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 150405029
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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 Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).

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: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
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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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 150405029

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not completed the required water testing for lead contamination levels. Water lead testing was to be completed by January 1, 2023.
POC Due Date: 11/08/2023
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Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba stated the facility's water testing for lead contamination will be scheduled by November 08, 2023. Director Valerie Aleman shall submit water lead testing results to the Fresno South licensing office by November 22, 2023 or notify the Fresno South licensing office of status of water testing results. Facility provides water bottles in each classroom with dispenser and disposable cups.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed several disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and paint containers were accessible in the staff bathroom by door being unlocked, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023
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Lead Teacher Angela Scialabba immediately locked the staff bathroom and she stated she will remind all staff to ensure for staff bathroom door to be closed and locked when not in use. Defiency cleared.
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: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 10/25/2023 03:23 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: NORTH KERN CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 150405029

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
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.

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Based on records reviewed and interviews, two files out of four were missing documents. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were missing measles records, which poses a potential threat to the health and safety children in care.
POC Due Date: 11/08/2023
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Director will submit missing records to Community Care Licensing by 11/08/2023.
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Section Cited
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Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records reviewed and interviews, two files out of four were missing documents. Staff #2 was missing Health Screening (LIC503) and Staff #3 was missing LIC503 and tuberculosis, which poses a potential threat to the health and safety children in care.
POC Due Date: 11/08/2023
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Director will submit missing records to Community Care Licensing by 11/08/2023.
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: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady CabreraTELEPHONE: (559) 978-8397
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/25/2023
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