503808363-3-16-2020-04-CC-SFAG-BNJT7D-20200410142834

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808363
Report Date: 03/12/2020
Date Signed: 03/16/2020 03:07:22 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
02/07/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Theresa Marquez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20200207095315

FACILITY NAME:	A+ ACADEMICS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	503808363
ADMINISTRATOR:	BASFORD, SHANNON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1934 G STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 544-8194
CITY:	MODESTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95354
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	03/12/2020
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Shannon Basford		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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Facility operating out of staff to child ratio.

Food is not protected from contamination.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On March 12, 2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marquez conducted a complaint inspection and met with Licensee/Director Shannon Basford. LPA took a census and discussed the above allegations with Director Basford.
LPA Marquez conducted interviews with staff and children who are currently enrolled in the day care center. During unannounced inspections conducted at the day care center, LPA found the center to be operating within ratio requirements and a substitute helper is available if needed. The substitutue was present during the 2/12/2020 inspection and todays, 3/12/2020 inspection.
The Director is the primary individual responsible for prepping snacks and meals and the teachers are responsible for serving the food. During unannounced inspections,including today, LPA Marquez observe both the Director and staff wearing gloves while prepping and serving meals.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2020

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

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
02/07/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Theresa Marquez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20200207095315

FACILITY NAME:	A+ ACADEMICS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	503808363
ADMINISTRATOR:	BASFORD, SHANNON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1934 G STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 544-8194
CITY:	MODESTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95354
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	03/12/2020
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Shannon Basford		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Napping equipment not arranged to allow access in between.

Facility not providing water for children.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On March 12, 2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marquez conducted a complaint inspection and met with Licensee/Director Shannon Basford. LPA took a census and discussed the above allegations with Director Basford.
During the 2/12/2020 unannounced inspection, LPA Marquez observed 21 children napping on mats, with blankets, on the center's floor. Eight of the 21 mats were touching together, including blankets, not allowing children or teacher walking access in between the mats.
Based on information received during interviews conducted with Staff, children and the complainant, water is not brought outside to children when they play outside. A 3 gallon water jug is left inside near the front entrance while children play outside. There also appears to be miscommunication among the children in regards to their availability of water throughout the day.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is a preponderance of evidence to prove the above the allegations are substantiated.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found. (see the attached) LIC9099-D.
A copy of Licensee's Appeal Rights was provided to Shannon Basford today.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2020

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

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20200207095315

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: A+ ACADEMICS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808363
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/12/2020

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/20/2020 Section Cited CCR 101239.1(d)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	NAPPING EQUIPMENT - Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation. On 2/12/2020, LPA	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee stated moving forward sleeping mats will be placed separate from the other with none touching. Proof of correction is to be submitted the Fresno licensing office by March 20, 2020.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	observed 21 children napping on foam mats on the center floor. Eight of the mats were touching and there was no walkway or access for children to walk. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 03/16/2020 Section Cited CCR 101239.2	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	DRINKING WATER - Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation and interviews.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee stated moving forward staff will develop a plan for transporting water outside for children during playtime. Effective today, Licensee will take water jug and cups outside until a permanent plan is developed.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	The facility maintains a 3 gallon water jug that remains indoor even when children are playing outdoors. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Proof of Correction will be submitted to the Fresno licensing office by March 16, 2020.

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) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/12/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2020

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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