500309781-11-4-2021-04-CC-KMWS-C8FSKM-20211104135658

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 500309781
Report Date: 11/04/2021
Date Signed: 11/04/2021 01:57:21 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:	METHODIST TINY TOTS		FACILITY NUMBER:	500309781
ADMINISTRATOR:	DESAIRE, RENEE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	850 16TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 525-8687
CITY:	MODESTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95354
CAPACITY:	46	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	11/04/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Barbara Alvarado		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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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 November 4, 2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kari McWilliams, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Barbara Alvarado, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are year-round Monday through Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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. During the inspection of the outside play area LPA observed faucet valves and mains accessible to children; stucco falling off of the bottom of walls. Direcotr is addressing issues with church board. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Meals are brought from home by the children; the facility provides snacks. Food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Continued on 809-c

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/04/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: METHODIST TINY TOTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 500309781
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/04/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 4 staff were notfinger printed/associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/04/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Staff #1 left the facility immediately; Director filled out needed forms to get staff finger printed/associated to the facility.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/04/2021

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: METHODIST TINY TOTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 500309781
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/04/2021

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
1 2 3 4	Based onobservation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 staff did not have mandated reporting training completed; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/03/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated that all staff will complete mandated reporter training and Director will send proof of completed training certificates to LPA by POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/04/2021

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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: METHODIST TINY TOTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 500309781
	VISIT DATE: 11/04/2021

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Areas around high climbing equipment, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Facility Representative 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. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. During review of staff files LPA observed Staff #1 was not fingerprint cleared or associated to the facility. Staff #1 immediately left the facility.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities.

The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

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 and medical assessment.

LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed two out of four files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and one file out of four had current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/04/2021

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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: METHODIST TINY TOTS	FACILITY NUMBER: 500309781
	VISIT DATE: 11/04/2021

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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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.

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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Barbara Alvarado.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficienc(y)ies is/are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to licensee.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7980
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4724
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/04/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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