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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808853
Report Date: 09/09/2021
Date Signed: 09/09/2021 12:49:55 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:BUILDING BLOCKS OF GRACEFACILITY NUMBER:
153808853
ADMINISTRATOR:GAUSE, LEAANNFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2550 JEWETTATELEPHONE:
(661) 589-0424
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93312
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 19DATE:
09/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:LeaAnn GauseTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 09/09/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeovanna Yanez and Jessika Thompson, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAS met with Director, LeaAnn Gause, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Director stated facility does not prepare meals on site. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. CPR/First Aid certification was expired for all staff. Director stated staff are all scheduled to complete this training on 9/18/21.

CONTINUED ON 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna YanezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5629
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GRACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808853
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
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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. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles, except for Staff #1. All staff files did not have current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their 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: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna YanezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5629
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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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: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GRACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808853
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/23/2021
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Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid... shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review of staff files.
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All staff files did not contain current documentation of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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Type B
09/23/2021
Section Cited

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Mandated Reporter Training - On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years
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following … the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review. All staff files did not contain proof of completion of a certified Child Abuse Mandated Reporter course. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care.
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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: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna YanezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5629
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/09/2021
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