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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153810035
Report Date: 06/30/2022
Date Signed: 06/30/2022 03:11:23 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/30/2022 03:11 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:RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
153810035
ADMINISTRATOR:RATLIFF, TAMARAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:8420 STINE RDTELEPHONE:
(661) 834-9796
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93313
CAPACITY:56CENSUS: 10DATE:
06/30/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Tamara Ratliff - Director TIME COMPLETED:
03:25 PM
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On 6/30/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Director Tamara Ratliff and toured the facility indoors and outdoors.

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. 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. 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. All children are under supervision, including visual observation, 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 and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training (see next page, LIC809C).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika ThompsonTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/30/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/30/2022
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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 153810035

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/30/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as today, Diretor Ratcliff was unable to provide proof of completing a Fire & Disaster drill within the last six months. This pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/14/2022
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Director Ratliff stated that facillity staff will conduct and document a fire & disaster drill, and submit a copy of the completed log to the Fresno Community Care Licensing office by 7/14/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1
The licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center. The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, LPA found that 3 out of 10 children were not signed in. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/14/2022
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Director Ratliff stated she will submit a plan of action to the Frenso Communuity Care Licesning Office detailing the methods to be put in place to ensure that parents sign their child(ren) in/out daily going foward. This plan of correction is to be submitted to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Office by 7/14/22.

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 FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika ThompsonTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/30/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/30/2022
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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810035
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2022
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Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Director was unable to provide proof of fire and disaster drill completion. There is a waiver in place allowing an electronic sign in/out system for the usage of parents and/or authorized representatives. During records review, LPA found that three children were not signed in as required. Director Ratliff was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA and Director Ratliff 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 1, 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Ratliff.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika ThompsonTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2022
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