153808873-8-30-2021-04-CC-JTHN-C6DSGG-20210830135151

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808873
Report Date: 08/27/2021
Date Signed: 08/30/2021 01:51:59 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:	NOAHS ARK PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808873
ADMINISTRATOR:	HERNANDEZ, JENNY		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	175 CHESTER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(661) 322-0702
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93301
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	08/27/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:50 PM
MET WITH:	Jenny Hernandez - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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On 8/27/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the school age license. LPA met with Director Jenny Hernandez and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 6:45AM-7:30AM and 2:30PM- 6:00 PM during the traditional school year. The facility operates 6:30AM- 6:00PM during summer months when school is adjourned.

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 hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. 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 childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. No individuals excluded by the Department are allowed to be present. 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 off-site activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department (see next page, LIC809-C)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: NOAHS ARK PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808873
	VISIT DATE: 08/27/2021

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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 14 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with documentation of meeting qualification requirements, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. Director Hernandez was unable to provide proof of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training certification for herself and one additional staff person. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not 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, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is 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 was provided and is required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: NOAHS ARK PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808873
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/27/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 09/21/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	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 following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met, as during today's inspection,
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Director Hernandez was unable to provide proof of current Child Abuse Mandated Reporter certification for herself and Staff #1. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	This training can be accessed by logging on to the following website: mandatedreporter.ca.
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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 deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/27/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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