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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503605796
Report Date: 06/19/2023
Date Signed: 06/19/2023 01:17:18 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:SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
503605796
ADMINISTRATOR:SMITH, PEGGYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:505 M STREETTELEPHONE:
(209) 892-5525
CITY:PATTERSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95363
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Peggy SmithTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 06/19/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Baptista, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Peggy Smith, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility offers full time and part-time care for the children. Part time sessions are 8:00AM to 12:00PM. This facility is closed for summer and will be re-opening August 9, 2023.
There is no swimming pool on the premises. There is a small fish tank in the classroom with a lid covering the top. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area.
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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. The kitchen area has a half door to make the area inaccessible to children. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has provided evidence of completed water testing for samples collected on 07/27/2022 with no action level exceedances noted.
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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie BaptistaTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2023
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: SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 503605796
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2023
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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 files were complete with health screening, and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.
Exit interview conducted and report including Appeal Rights was reviewed with the facility Director, Peggy Smith.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie BaptistaTELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023
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