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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808826
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 03:08:49 PM

Substantiated


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
01/03/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Valerie Mireles
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20250103144418
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: 4DATE:
03/06/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Cantherine SanguinettiTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Staff leaves infants unsupervised in the infant classroom.
Licensee allows infant and preschool children to co-mingle.
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On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles and Licensing Program Manager Kari McWilliams conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering investigation findings. LPA met with designated teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken.

This agency investigated the complaint alleging staff leaves infants unsupervised in the infant classroom and Licensee allows infant and preschool children to co-mingle. During the investigation, LPA Mireles conducted interviews, reviewed facility records and observed surveillance video.

Continued to LiC9099-C.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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

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
01/03/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Valerie Mireles
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20250103144418

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: 4DATE:
03/06/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Cantherine SanguinettiTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee yells at infant in care.
Staff does not ensure infant bottles are sterilized after each use.
Staff does not ensure infant bottles are labeled properly.
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On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles and Licensing Program Manager Kari McWilliams conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering investigation findings. LPA met with Teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken.

During the investigation, LPA Mireles conducted interviews, reviewed facility records and observed surveillance video. LPA observed the interactions between the Licensee and infants to be minimal as the children were primarily being supervised by their designated teachers; however, it should be noted that the Licensee was also not consistently present in the facility and there was inconsistent information obtained. Although these allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Continued to LIC9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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-20250103144418
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: 503808826
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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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 Teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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Control Number 04-CC-20250103144418
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: 503808826
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Based on interviews and observation, Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 have walked out of the infant room, leaving infants unattended and unsupervised. Therefore, the allegation that, ‘staff leaves infants unsupervised in the infant classroom,’ is SUBSTANTIATED. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. As a result of the substantiated allegation, a Type B citation will be issued for a violation of CCR101429(a)(1).

Based on interviews and observation, infants were observed in the front preschool classroom at the beginning of the day. On at least one occasion, the infants were in the preschool classroom for approximately 40 minutes. Therefore, the allegation that, ‘Licensee allows infant and preschool children to co-mingle,’ is SUBSTANTIATED. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. As a result of the substantiated allegation, A Type B citation will be issued for violation of CCR10161.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Type B citations will be issued for violation of CCR CCR101429(a)(1) and CCR10161 as a result of substantiated allegations. Exit interview conducted with Teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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Control Number 04-CC-20250103144418
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: 503808826
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/07/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(1)
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times.
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Director will submit a plan of correction by the end of day 03/07/2025.
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Based on interviews and observation, Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 have walked out of the infant room, leaving infants unattended and unsupervised.
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Section Cited
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Limitations on Capacity. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Director will submit a plan of correction by the end of day 03/07/2025.
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Based on interviews and observation. It was determined that during arrivals in the morning, infants and preschool children are in the front preschool classrooms.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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