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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808359
Report Date: 12/15/2022
Date Signed: 12/15/2022 01:53:08 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:NORTHMEAD PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
503808359
ADMINISTRATOR:REYNA, TERESAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:625 L STREETTELEPHONE:
(209) 892-7460
CITY:PATTERSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95363
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 11DATE:
12/15/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Veronica Miranda and Alejandra MedinaTIME COMPLETED:
02:10 PM
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On 12/15/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruby Ocegueda, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Head Teacher Alejandra Medina. and Administrator Veronica Miranda. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

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. Today, LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions that were under a sink behind an unlocked door. Administrator removed the cleaning products and made them 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. The facility is utilizing their play ground waver. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The facility has a bathroom waiver in place but is not utilizing due to low enrollment. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and 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. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. 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. Report continued to 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2022
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: NORTHMEAD PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808359

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #2 and staff #3 had missing health screening report. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2023
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Today, administrator Veronica Miranda stated she would be obtaining proof of health reports for staff #2 and #3 and submit to the Department by POC date: 1/12/2023.
Section Cited
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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: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2022
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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: NORTHMEAD PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808359
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2022
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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 today. Two files were missing proof of physicians report and one staff file was missing proof of immunization documentation. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Veronica Miranda. 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: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2022
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