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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243808216
Report Date: 08/31/2021
Date Signed: 08/31/2021 02:57:43 PM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/25/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Joseph Pacheco
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20210825161726
FACILITY NAME:GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER AND PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
243808216
ADMINISTRATOR:DUNN, STEPHANIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:343 E. DONNA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(209) 725-7935
CITY:MERCEDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95340
CAPACITY:46CENSUS: 26DATE:
08/31/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Stephanie Dunn - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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Facility staff are not following COVID guidelines
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On 8/31/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an unannounced complaint inspection. LPA met with Director, Stephanie Dunn, took a census, discussed the allegations and the reason for the inspection.

During today’s inspection, LPA observed that preschool age children in care were not being taught and reminded to wear face coverings as required by California Department of Public Health guidelines. Director stated that the facility was leaving it up to parent’s to decide whether or not their child should wear a face covering while in care. LPA observed daycare staff to be wearing face coverings as required.

During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Director and observed staff and children. Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove facility staff are not following COVID guidelines; therefore, the allegation is substantiated.
CONTINUED ON 9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph PachecoTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4457
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20210825161726
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER AND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 243808216
VISIT DATE: 08/31/2021
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

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: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph PachecoTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4457
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
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Control Number 04-CC-20210825161726
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER AND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 243808216
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/31/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/30/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by LPA observation that children were not wearing face coverings during
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LPA informed Director of the requirement per the latest COVID-19 Childcare Facility Guidance issued on 6/29/21. Director has agreed to submit a plan to Community Care Licensing outlining how facility will follow COVID-19 Childcare facility guidelines by 9/30/21.
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inside activities per CDPH guidelines for COVID-19 in Childcare facilities. Director stated they have been leaving it up to parent’s to decide whether their child should wear a face covering while in care. Staff were wearing face coverings. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of children in care.
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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: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph PachecoTELEPHONE: (559) 341-4457
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2021
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