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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503908346
Report Date: 04/24/2025
Date Signed: 04/24/2025 02:40:09 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:FERNANDEZ, SYLVIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
503908346
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
FERNANDEZ, SYLVIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 607-0157
CITY:CERESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95307
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
04/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Sylvia FernandezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On April 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) David Rocha and Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by Licensee Sylvia Fernandez. Also present was the licensee’s assistant. The facility operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

LPAs conducted a tour of the home, both inside and outside, and took a census. The facility sketch was reviewed and confirmed accurate. The areas used for child care include the bathroom, living room, kitchen, and family room—all of which are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible using doorknob spinners.

The licensee has three small dogs. LPAs reminded the licensee that she is responsible for any injuries caused by her pets.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPAs discussed the new pool safety requirements under AB 2866, effective January 1, 2025, and informed the licensee of Provider Information Notice (PIN) 25-01-CCP, issued on January 6, 2025.

No firearms or ammunition were observed on the premises. All poisons are stored in a locked area and were not observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children.

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Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
Aurelio MendozaTELEPHONE: (559) 815-8119
DATE: 04/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: FERNANDEZ, SYLVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503908346
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2025
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The home contains one fireplace located in the family room, which is made inaccessible by a screen and glass door. The fireplace is not used during daycare hours. The home is equipped with a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and has adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a single-level home with no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has working telephone service, and LPAs confirmed the phone number as (209) 607-0157.

The licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware that children must not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced, and no hazards were observed. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity.

LPAs reviewed a sample of children's files and found them complete with the required emergency information. The licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is valid through February 27, 2027. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is valid through October 19, 2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have documentation on file for required immunizations (influenza, pertussis, and measles).

LPAs discussed the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) website at www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to resources such as forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and quarterly updates. Reporting requirements, as outlined in Title 22, Section 102416.2, were also reviewed.

Licensee Sylvia Fernandez was reminded that all adults (age 18 and over) living or working in the home—including employees and volunteers—must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance or exemption, prior to their initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, a civil penalty of $100.00 per day (up to five days) will be assessed for violations, or up to 30 days per person for repeat violations.

LPAs discussed safe sleep regulations and referred the licensee to the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep.

LPAs also encouraged the licensee to check for recalled infant devices on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website: https://www.cpsc.gov, and to register all infant equipment to receive recall alerts.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aurelio MendozaTELEPHONE: (559) 815-8119
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2025
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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: FERNANDEZ, SYLVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503908346
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2025
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The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For more information, refer to PIN 22-02-CCP. When IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided, including the U.S. Department of Justice toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication "Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA," available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

LPAs also informed Licensee Sylvia Fernandez about MyChildCarePlan.org, a consumer education website that helps families connect with child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies across California.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Sylvia Fernandez. The licensee confirmed that no registered sex offenders reside in the facility. LPAs verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited.
Licensee Sylvia Fernandez was provided with her appeal rights.

This report is to be made available to the public upon request.
LIC 9213 – Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.

(End of Report)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aurelio MendozaTELEPHONE: (559) 815-8119
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2025
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