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Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808806
Report Date: 10/20/2020
Date Signed: 10/20/2020 01:33:21 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

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

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/13/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Luisa Gavoutian

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20201013153420

FACILITY NAME:	EDISON PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808806
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANDREWS, ERICA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1036 VINELAND ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 363-5394
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93306
CAPACITY:	152	CENSUS: 44	DATE:	10/20/2020
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Director - Erica Andrews		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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Staff failed to keep the facility free from pest.

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On 10/20/2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Gavoutian conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to gather information and investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Superintendent/Director Erica Andrews and ASES Director Dena Clark, who accompanied LPA during tour of facility both inside and outside. LPA discussed the allegation and took a census. LPA interviewed four staff and a child, and reviewed facility records. Interviews conducted during today’s investigation revealed that the facility has a pest issue. Multiple mice have been observed in Room 3 since the facility reopened on 07/20/2020. Interviews and facility records indicate that the facility gets sprayed for pests by Clark Pest Control monthly and the last service was performed on 10/03/2020. Interviews revealed that mice have been observed in Room 3 since then. LPA observed mouse droppings in some areas of the classroom, including underneath both sinks in the north side of the classroom, on the small shelves where the radio is placed, and in one of the children’s cubbies. (Continued on LIC 9099-C)

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2020

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20201013153420

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: EDISON PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808806
	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020

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LPA observed a sticky trap underneath the children’s sink on the north side of the classroom. LPA also observed a plug-in rodent noise control used to deter rodents in the classroom. Director stated that the mouse issue was brought to management's attention on 10/19/2020. Interviews and facility records indicate that on 10/19/2020, five more sticky traps were ordered. The facility is surrounded by open fields. Interviews with Staff 1 indicated that 10 acres of land surrounding the facility is currently being tilled for upcoming construction, which is likely causing the rodents to be displaced and seeking refuge at the facility.

Based upon observations, and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, this deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

An exit interview conducted with Superintendent/Director, Erica Andrews. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed.

A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2020

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20201013153420

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: EDISON PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808806
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 11/03/2020 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Buildings and Grounds; The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The facility gets a professional pest control service monthly and utilizes other pest control methods as well, such as sticky traps and noise control devices. Director stated the facility will get a professional pest control to service the facility bi-monthly until the completion of the construction on the fields
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interviews and observation described on LIC 9099, the facility failed to keep the facility free from mice. This poses a potential threat to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	surrounding the facility. Receipts shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) of all services performed until 12/31/2020.
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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: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2020

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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