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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 200405989
Report Date: 11/16/2023
Date Signed: 11/29/2023 12:54:34 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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:KIDS KARE MADERAFACILITY NUMBER:
200405989
ADMINISTRATOR:FARRIS, SAMANTHAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:1844 SCHNOORTELEPHONE:
(559) 661-2106
CITY:MADERASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93637
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Samantha Farris TIME COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On 11/16/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the school age license. LPA met with Director, Samantha Farris and toured the facility. The facility consists of 1 classroom. This facility will operate year-round from Monday through Friday 6AM to 6PM during vacation. When school age children are in school the children will arrive around 1:35 PM every Wednesday and around 2:45PM the other school days. LPA confirmed facility has a working telephone number of 559-661-2106. LPA observed 0 school age children in the classroom. Facility was operating within their ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance.

LPA observed the playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by a building overhanging in the playground area with mature trees all around the playground. There is an in-ground swimming pool that was fenced per regulation and made inaccessible to children. The swimming pool gate is self-latching, self-closing, and opened away from the swimming pool. The director stated the teachers are certified lifeguards and the school age children need to pass a swim test before given permission to swim. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts and all equipment appeared fine during the inspection. The director stated that there are no weapons on the premises. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions.
Food menus were reviewed, the director stated they are posted at least one week in advance and posted for parents to see. School age children are provided with Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack during vacation and during school days they are only provided a PM snack and breakfast in the morning if they come. Food is brought over from the kitchen and children get to eat family style in their designated classrooms. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. School age children are provided with drinking water and paper cups. The director stated school age children have the option to bring their own water jugs from home. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Facility has functioning smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector and a complete first aid kit.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia JimenezTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/16/2023
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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE MADERA
FACILITY NUMBER: 200405989
VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023
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The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA reviewed 3 children’s files. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness and inspection of required forms was made. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. All staff files contain the required transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates. At least one staff has a current CPR and First Aid certification. The director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips).
The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The director stated the facility does not administer medication to children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred the Director to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information. This facility has provided evidence that all outlets have been tested and has no exceedances.

LPA and the director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

LPA discussed with the director Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia JimenezTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023
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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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: KIDS KARE MADERA
FACILITY NUMBER: 200405989
VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023
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The director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Samantha Farris and appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia JimenezTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023
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