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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808788
Report Date: 05/06/2024
Date Signed: 05/06/2024 01:43:08 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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	PRIMEROS PASOS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	503808788
ADMINISTRATOR:	CORONA, ANA MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1017 N STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 324-1206
CITY:	NEWMAN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95360
CAPACITY:	23	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	05/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Ana Corona-Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	01:50 PM

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On 05/06/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Licensee Ana Corona. This facility operating on a year-round school schedule from August to June, from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LPA confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at (209) 324-1206. This facility provides AM/PM snacks and lunch meals to children in care. The food is prepared on site. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a qualified teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve children in attendance.

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

During the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors as drinking water is provided by water dispenser and disposable cups.

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.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Scott Herring	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: PRIMEROS PASOS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808788
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(a)

Buildings and Grounds

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During the outdoor inspection, LPA observed a step-up Pump & Splash Shady Oasis play structure that had build-up dirt, dust, rained water from over the weekend, a small kitchen play structure had build-up dirt and dust, and a large blue tar cover that had build-up dirt and dust hanging on the fence of the playground. LPA observed that the daycare children have access to the play structures and the tar cover. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/20/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agree that her and/or her staff will clean and sanitize the play structures and removed the unused tar cover. Licensee will submit proof to the department indicating the play structures have been clean and that the tar cover is made inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee also agree to submit written proof as to how her facility will continue to maintain and provide a safe playground and play structures for the children in care. The Plan of Correction (POC) is to submit to the Department by 05/20/2024

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Scott Herring	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2024

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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: PRIMEROS PASOS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808788
	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2024

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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 facility is complying accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

There is a working fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 Licensee 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.

Licensee 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.

Upon notification from the Department, 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

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, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Scott Herring	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2024

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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: PRIMEROS PASOS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 503808788
	VISIT DATE: 05/06/2024

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At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. During record review, all staff have mandated child abuse reporting training. 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.

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-care-centers/.

Licensee 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.

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 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there is a deficiency been cited during today’s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information).

Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Ana Corona.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Scott Herring	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/06/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2024

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