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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 203907429
Report Date: 10/12/2023
Date Signed: 10/12/2023 11:41:10 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/12/2023 11:41 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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	FIERROS, MELANEA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	203907429
ADMINISTRATOR:	FIERROS, MELANEA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 474-2626
CITY:	MADERA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93637
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	10/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:10 AM
MET WITH:	Melanea Fierros		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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On 10/12/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required 1-year inspection and met with the licensee, Melanea Fierros. LPA took a census and there were 3 infants and 1 child in care.

This is a two-story home and stairs are gated when children under age 5 years old are present. LPA confirmed with licensee hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM and other hours as arranged. LPA also confirmed the family childcare home has a working telephone service, and the licensee confirmed the phone number is 559-474-2626.

LPA and licensee began the tour of the home inside and outside. The current facility sketch reviewed, and the licensee confirmed that the living room, dining room, kitchen, daycare room, bathroom and back yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by gates.

The licensee stated there is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Licensee stated 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.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a screen 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. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

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: FIERROS, MELANEA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 203907429
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023

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The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. The licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. The licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

There are currently 3 infants in care. LPA observed 2 play yards in the living room with a blanket, pillow, and one of the play yards had a car seat. LPA explained to licensee that she cannot have anything inside or above the play yards and went over the safe sleep regulations. The licensee removed all items immediately and understood. There are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. LPA observed during file review that the infants in care do not have the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA explained to the licensee the importance of having the LIC 9227 form in the infant's file and is part of the safe sleep regulations. LPA explained the process and the licensee understood and stated she would have parent fill out the form today. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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 [or facility representative] 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.

The licensee has a current roster of the children. A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 04/19/22. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024. 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

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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: FIERROS, MELANEA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 203907429
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

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.

The licensee 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 the licensee, Melanea Fierros. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

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

A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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