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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 500319584
Report Date: 01/27/2025
Date Signed: 01/27/2025 12:16:55 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	RIVERBANK HEAD START		FACILITY NUMBER:	500319584
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	HOTCHKISS, JEWELEE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6200 CLAUS ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(209) 869-7005
CITY:	RIVERBANK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95367
CAPACITY: 41	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 41	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	01/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Michelle Higginson		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 1/27/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valentin Hernandez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Cynthia Brannon conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. Facility provides services in the following classrooms :in classrooms 2 and 3.

No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

Per Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson there is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Per Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. This is facility is utilizing rubber pour as cushioning under the climbing structure and swings. Licensee has the proper appropriate age sticker on both outdoor equipment. Licensee is utilizing mature trees and a permanent shade structure to provide shade to children in care. The gate leading to the parking lot, next to the tennis courts was not latched. This gate utilizes a push bar to open the gate. Children had not been outside before the inspection. LPA latched the gate during inspection. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

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Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
Valentin Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Valentin Hernandez On 01/27/2025 at 11:35 AM

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERBANK HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 500319584
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101217(d)

Personnel Records

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 staff files they were missing employment application which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LIcensee stated that they will email staff applications to licensing by 1/31/2025.

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:

Cynthia Brannon

TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Valentin Hernandez

TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERBANK HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 500319584
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by drinking fountains. During today’s inspection, the small outside drinking water fountain displayed green to light green to clear water when testing for water pressure. This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Food is prepared off center premises by Sylvan company. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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. Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. 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 files included a health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; however, 4 out of 6 staff files were missing employment applications. LPA began reviewing staff records at 9am and worked collaboratively with licensee until 11:20am, their electronic health records system was glitching.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valentin Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERBANK HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 500319584
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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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 child care 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. LPA referred Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valentin Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERBANK HEAD START	FACILITY NUMBER: 500319584
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Michelle Higginson. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page).

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: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valentin Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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