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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153909947
Report Date: 07/08/2022
Date Signed: 07/08/2022 11:39:41 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 07/08/2022 11:39 AM - 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:AMEZQUITA, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153909947
ADMINISTRATOR:AMEZQUITA, NORMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 865-4130
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93307
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/08/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Norma AmezquitaTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 07/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Penate, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Norma Amezquita (Spanish speaking). Days and hours of operation are Mon-Fri 5:00 AM – 05:00 PM or as arranged.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, hallway restroom, living room, and bedroom #2 are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of spinning doorknob covers. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.



There is no fireplace in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 661-865-4130.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose PenateTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5860
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/08/2022
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: AMEZQUITA, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153909947
VISIT DATE: 07/08/2022
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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is currently valid and will expire on 10/08/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 6/28/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 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.

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Norma Amezquita.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose PenateTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5860
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/08/2022
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