153808943-2-16-2022-04-CC-AGIN-CBPV3N-20220216150502

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808943
Report Date: 02/16/2022
Date Signed: 02/16/2022 03:05:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/16/2022 03:05 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808943
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARTINEZ, OCANEL		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	315 E 18TH ST		TELEPHONE:	(661) 852-5651
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93305
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	02/16/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Ocanel Martinez		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 PM

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On 02/16/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the infant license. LPA met with Site supervisor Ocanel Martinez, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday year round program 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Today's census is 5 toddlers and 4 infants. 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 play equipment are in good 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. Storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. 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. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Outdoor activity space surfaces are free of hazards. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. Meals are prepared and provided by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Staff are fingerprint cleared as a condition of employment by Kern County Superintendent of Schools. 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. 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 offsite activities.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Araceli Gibson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2022

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: BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808943
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2022

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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. LPA addressed supervision of aides. Aides must have direct supervision of a qualified infant teacher at all times. (see 809 D) 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, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Infant changing tables have a padded surface and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys observed are safe with no sharp points, edges or splinters and are without small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. The facility has sufficient cribs, cots or mats for infant napping. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate.

Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. LPA observed Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and LPA had a discussion with the director about documentation best practices. Staff is checking for any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. 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 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 is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Araceli Gibson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2022

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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: BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808943
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.5(b)

Staffing-- Parent-Cooperative Centers

(b) There shall be at least one staff member or participating parent present for each five children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Site supervisor has other duties which require her attention throught out the facility. Aides may care for infants while directly supervised by a fully qualifed teacher. There is only one fully qualifed infant teacher not meeting requirement for two classrooms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/21/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Site Supervisor agrees to hire a fully qualifed infant teacher. Site Supervisor also agrees to send start date and transcripts to CCLD to clear the deficiency by plan of correction date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Araceli Gibson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5155
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2022

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