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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 240405359
Report Date: 08/27/2019
Date Signed: 08/27/2019 12:53:30 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:BEAR COUNTRY PRESCHOOL & DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
240405359
ADMINISTRATOR:WOLF, REGINA R.FACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:2115 WARDROBE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(209) 722-2327
CITY:MERCEDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95340
CAPACITY:25CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/27/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Director - Regina WolfTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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An unannounced Annual/Random inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Luisa Gavoutian and Joseph Pacheco. LPAs met with Director Regina Wolf and toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors. There are no bodies of water on site. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. No school age children were present during today’s inspection. Licensee understands that one teacher shall not supervise more than 14 children in attendance. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. No medications were observed during today’s inspection. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All floors are clean and safe. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

All kitchen, food prep, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers, and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors through water fountains. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) or less. Menus are posted at least one week in advance, where an authorized representative can view them.

Playground equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material in the form of wood chips to absorb falls.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice JuarezTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BEAR COUNTRY PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 240405359
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2019
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Community Care Licensing (CCL) shall notify a licensee to immediately terminate the employment of, or to remove/bar any person with specified convictions or for other reasons. The licensee shall comply with the notice. Before working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Staff records contain appropriate documentation of education credits. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The person who signs the child in/out, is responsible for the child, uses his/her full legal signature and records the time of day. Child's admission agreement is available for review.

Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Required CCL forms are posted on parent's board.

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

Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies are observed today. Exit interview was conducted with Director Regina Wolf.

THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.



LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice JuarezTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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