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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 540406964
Report Date: 11/16/2023
Date Signed: 11/16/2023 12:04:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/16/2023 12:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	540406964
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHRISTINA CLARK		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	420 SEQUOIA DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 592-1935
CITY:	EXETER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93221
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	11/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Ceclia Rodarte		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 11/16/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claribel Soto and Yesenia Fierro, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Director Christina Clark and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm.

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

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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles. This facility does not provide meals to children, food is provided by parents and facility provides AM and PM snacks. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claribel Soto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Claribel Soto On 11/16/2023 at 10:37 AM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 540406964
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated facility tested for lead in July 2023. Licensee was unable to provide documention of lead testing results. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/15/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated they will provide the water lead testing results from a certified external water sampler conducted the water collection for all outlets used for drinking or food preparation to Community Care Licensing (CCL)- Fresno Office by 12/15/2023. Licensee also agrees to provide LPA with completed forms: LIC 9275-External Water Sampler Self-Certification, Completed LIC 9276-Child Care Center Sampling Checklist and LIC 999 Facility Sketch fully labeled with the location of water outlets, including outlets that will not be sampled within two weeks of the completed sampling to Community Care Licesning (CCL)- Fresno Office by 12/15/2023

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:

Susie Fanning

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Claribel Soto

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 540406964
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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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(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPAs 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. A review of records indicates that two employees and/or volunteers do not have completed Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) and one employee/ volunteer does not have a health screening.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

Director 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.

CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline, CCC completed sampling and is currently waiting for test results. 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. For childcare 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 referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claribel Soto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 540406964
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) 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/.

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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Christina Clark. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page).

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claribel Soto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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