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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808634
Report Date: 11/27/2023
Date Signed: 11/27/2023 02:18:11 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 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
11/22/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Valerie Mireles
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20231122084617
FACILITY NAME:SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
503808634
ADMINISTRATOR:GUTHMILLER, JANETFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1308 COFFEE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 526-2273
CITY:MODESTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95355
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 16DATE:
11/27/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Janet GuthmillerTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Facility is in disrepair.
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On 11/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to open and provide findings for the above allegation. LPA met with Director, Janet Guthmiller. LPA explained the allegation, a census was taken where LPA observed 16 preschool children in care supervised by the Director and two staff. LPA toured the facility, inside and outside. During today’s visit, LPA also conducted an interview with the Director and took photos of the facility.

This agency determined that the allegation that facility is in disrepair is UNSUBSTANTIATED. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed the Director, and visually observed the main building overhang to have dry rot; however, the facility is currently and actively undergoing repairs. The preschool classroom exterior and interior, to include the overhang, have been repaired. Janet Guthmiller stated that the main building will be repaired during the month of December. Although these allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation; therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2023
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-20231122084617
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808634
VISIT DATE: 11/27/2023
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Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, no deficiency is cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with the Director, Janet Guthmiller.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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