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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153910093
Report Date: 06/23/2022
Date Signed: 06/23/2022 12:38:15 PM


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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:GOMEZ NUNEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153910093
ADMINISTRATOR:GOMEZ NUNEZ, BERTHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 778-6903
CITY:MCFARLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93250
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
06/23/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Bertha Nunez GomezTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 06/23/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diane Mercado, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Betha Gomez Nunez. Also present was Staff #1 (S1). Licensee is Spanish Speaking and LPA Mercado assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 4am-5pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the living room, kitchen, dining area, children’s restroom, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic door spinners.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. 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) 778-6903.

There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. 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 one children’s file and observed file was complete with emergency information as required. Licensee was unable to provide LPA Mercado with five children files. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/14/2020. Licensee showed proof of registered course taken 06/13/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/09/2022. A review of records indicates that Licensee and S1 did not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diane MercadoTELEPHONE: 559-341-6334
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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: GOMEZ NUNEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910093

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)1
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide proof of documented fire and disaster drill logs which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2022
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Licensee stated will complete and document a fire and disaster dill log. Licensee stated will sumbit proof of completed drills to Fresno Regional Office by POC due date.

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: Diane MercadoTELEPHONE: 559-341-6334
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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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: GOMEZ NUNEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910093

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not provide proof of the following immunizations for herself influenza, pertussis, and measles. Staff #1 was unable to provide proof of pertussis and influenza which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2022
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Licensee stated will obtain all requried immunizations for her self and staff. Licensee stated will sumbit proof of all required immunizations to Fresno Regional Office by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide 5 children files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2022
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Licensee stated will complete packets for all children in care. Licensee stated will sumbit proof of all required immunizations to Fresno Regional Office by POC due date.

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: Diane MercadoTELEPHONE: 559-341-6334
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2022
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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: GOMEZ NUNEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910093
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2022
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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

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 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.

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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diane MercadoTELEPHONE: 559-341-6334
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2022
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