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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153910255
Report Date: 10/13/2023
Date Signed: 10/24/2023 01:06:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2023 01:06 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:	CHACON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153910255
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHACON, ALMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 302-0094
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	10/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Alma Chacon		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On October 24, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Alma Chacon. Also present was her assistant. Days and hours of operation Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and other hours as arranged. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 302-0094.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom, living room, play room one (1) and outdoor play area are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of spinning door knobs. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There is one large dog. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. 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 is made inaccessible by a mesh safety gate 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 as it is a single level home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane Matsubara	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5116
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2023

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: CHACON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153910255
	VISIT DATE: 10/13/2023

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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 are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Alma Chicon

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights were discussed and issued.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane Matsubara	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5116
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2023

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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: CHACON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153910255
	VISIT DATE: 10/13/2023

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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.

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. 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 was completed on February 8, 2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on December 18, 2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers 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.

Facility representative 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 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) are not currently being provided. 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)

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane Matsubara	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Paul Garcia	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5116
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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