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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808826
Report Date: 08/18/2023
Date Signed: 08/18/2023 01:15:20 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:SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
503808826
ADMINISTRATOR:GUTHMILLER, JANETFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1308 COFFEE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 526-2273
CITY:MODESTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95355
CAPACITY:4CENSUS: 3DATE:
08/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:20 AM
MET WITH:Laura JordanTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 08/18/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Anita Tristan and Valarie Mireles conducted an unannounced Annual Required- 1 year Inspection for the Infant License. LPA Tristan met with Site Supervisor, Laura Jordan, Director Janet Guthmiller was out of office. LPA took a census; facility was within ratio. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday thought Friday.

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. 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. Facility is waiting on grant money to make updates on outside play areas. 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 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 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita TristanTELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/18/2023
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: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808826
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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. This facility has completed water testing for samples collected on 1/23/2023 with no action level exceedances noted, facility provided lab documentation.

Site Supervisor, Laura Jordan 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.

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 childcare center director or fully-qualified teacher 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. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants 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, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The facility has sufficient age-appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots, or mats, changing tables, and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita TristanTELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
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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: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808826
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023
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Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Supervisor Laura Jordan 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 Site Supervisor 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.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Incidental Medical Services policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita TristanTELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
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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: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808826
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2023
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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.

LPA reviewed with Site Supervisor the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Site Supervisor was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report and appeal rights were discussed and reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Laura Jordan

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anita TristanTELEPHONE: (559) 243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2023
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