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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243804487
Report Date: 01/30/2023
Date Signed: 01/30/2023 03:46:42 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:LINDA'S DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
243804487
ADMINISTRATOR:ARISTA, LINDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 761-3435
CITY:ATWATERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95301
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
01/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Linda AristaTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 01/30/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ka Vang and Martha De Haro conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Linda Arista. Present during today’s inspection also Licensee’s Assistant. Licensee confirmed days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM-8:30 PM. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (209) 261-2870.

LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there six (6) day care children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic doorknob cover. There is no fireplace in the facility. There are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a single-story home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Record reviewed and there is no current fire drills are conducted; a deficiency of Type B citation was issued during today’s inspection.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is one dog. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.

Licensee has no infant enrolled in the facility. Licensee understand that there is one play yard for each infant in care, the play yard is kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. LPAs advised licensee that she is required to document any sign of distress, which includes but is not limited to flushed



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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka VangTELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
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: LINDA'S DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243804487

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)1
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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 During the inspection, Licensee did not have documentation verified the family care home conducted drill with the date and time of each drill. Per Licensee, she recalled she conducted the drill in 04/2022. Currently, Licensee has not conducted a drill within every six (6) months which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2023
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Per Licensee, she agreed to complete the fire drills every six (6) and document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. Licensee agreed to submit proof of correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL)-Fresno Office by 02/21/2023.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka VangTELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
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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: LINDA'S DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243804487

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, Licensee and her Assistant did not renewed their mandated reporter training for the Child Care Providers (AB1207) every two which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2023
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Per Licensee, she agrees that her and her Assistant will complete the Mandated Reporter Training for the Child Care Providers (AB1207) portion and submit proof of correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL)-Fresno Office by 02/21/2023.
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Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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During record reviewed, LPA's observed Licensee and Assistant did not have the required immunization (measles and pertussis) records in file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2023
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Per Licensee, she agreed to submit proof that Licensee and her Assistant meet the required immunization for the measles and pertussis. Licensee agreed to submit of correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL)-Fresno Office by 02/21/2023.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka VangTELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
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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: LINDA'S DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243804487
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing on a sleeping log. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room.

LPAs 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 resources. 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 pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2023. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 06/25/2019. Licensee’s Assistant’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 06/25/2019. Licensee and her Assistant did not have current mandated reporter training, a deficiency of Type B citation was issued during today’s inspection. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistant did not have their immunization records on file for pertussis, and measles. A deficiency of Type B citation was issued during today’s inspection. Licensee and her Assistant have their influenza verification in file.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family 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) policy was discussed, and facility is not providing IMS. 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: https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka VangTELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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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: LINDA'S DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243804487
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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LPAs 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, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D).



Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Linda Adrista.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka VangTELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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