240404967-7-26-2023-04-CC-YFIO-CU4NT3-20230726104404

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 240404967
Report Date: 07/26/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 10:44:09 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 10:44 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:	BEAR COUNTRY PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	240404967
ADMINISTRATOR:	WOLF, REGINA R.		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2115 WARDROBE AVE		TELEPHONE:	(209) 722-2327
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95341
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 37	DATE:	07/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:30 AM
MET WITH:	Regina Wolf		TIME COMPLETED:	11:00 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 7/26/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the pre-school license. LPA met with Director, Regina Wolf, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were 48 day care children present. The facility run a full day program Monday through Friday from 06:30am-6:00pm. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. The LPA did not observe disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other dangerous items to be accessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and complete first aid kit that meet statutory requirements. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, at least every six months. Facility furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Con't 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023

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: BEAR COUNTRY PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 240404967
	VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023

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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, immunizations recorded, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. This facility does have more than one person trained in CPR and First Aid. LPA reviewed with Regina Wolf the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which all staff have, licensee is aware that the Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every two years. Information on Lead Poisoning was also provided to the licensee, and she was informed that the information is required to be posted on the parent board.

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 Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

The licensee 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 Center. 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. There are no excluded individuals present at this facility. Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the facility and prevented from returning to the center or having contact with children in care. The licensee shall comply with the notice.

Licensee 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. CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023

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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: BEAR COUNTRY PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 240404967
	VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023

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CCC completed lead testing and had no lead exceedances: 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.

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

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 infants devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Regina Wolf.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023

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