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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543801872
Report Date: 12/20/2024
Date Signed: 12/20/2024 04:13:50 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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	543801872
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	OLIVEIRA, HOLLY		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	111 N. VILLA		TELEPHONE:	(559) 788-0483
CITY:	PORTERVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93257
CAPACITY: 22	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 22	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	12/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Holly Oliveira		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 12/20/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Octavia Nolan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Luisa Gavoutian conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Holly Oliveira. LPA confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at 559-788-0483. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken. All infants are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Licensee understands that there is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than four infants in attendance. This facility does provide infant formula or baby food to infants in care. Parents are encouraged to bring formula for their infants as well. 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 handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All infants changing tables 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. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, 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 infant present, every six months. Continued on LIC 809C

Gloria Reyes	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
Octavia Nolan	TELEPHONE: (559) 593-4945
	DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 543801872
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Request Denied

Section Cited

CCR

101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that infants under 12 months of age were not sleeping in a safe environment and not placed on their backs for sleeping. Infants were observed sleeping on their sides in nursing pillows on the floor. Both infants did not have the LIC 9227 Infant Sleeping Plan completed indicating that they are capable of rolling over in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Staff placed infants in the cribs on their backs immediately. Licensee will have all infant staff read Safe Sleep regulations and sign a statement that they are aware of the regulations. Licensee will email the statements to LPA by 12/23/2024. Licensee is participating in the Technical Support Program (TSP) and will request additional training on Infant Safe Sleep as well.

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.

Gloria Reyes	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
Octavia Nolan	TELEPHONE: (559) 593-4945
	DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 543801872
	VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024

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Facility has seven crib infants enrolled. LPA observed there is one crib or play yard for each infant in care. The cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee provided documentation of the physical checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes. Staff documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. During today's inspection, LPA observed that infants under 12 months of age were not sleeping in a safe environment and not placed on their backs for sleeping. At naptime, two infants were observed sleeping on their sides in nursing pillows on the floor. The infants were covered with blankets. One infant was sleeping with a pacifier that had an attachment. Both infants observed on the floor did not have the LIC 9227 Infant Sleeping Plan completed indicating that they are capable of rolling over.

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.
Continued on LIC 809C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gloria Reyes	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Octavia Nolan	TELEPHONE: (559) 593-4945
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 543801872
	VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024

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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.

LPA reviewed a sample of infant 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. The Infant files reviewed include Infant Needs and Services Plan and Individual Infant Sleeping 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 providing care to infants meet the education requirements.

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/

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 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 lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gloria Reyes	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Octavia Nolan	TELEPHONE: (559) 593-4945
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: HAPPY HEARTS CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 543801872
	VISIT DATE: 12/20/2024

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LPA 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. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).
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 following deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection: See page LIC809-D.

LPA Octavia Nolan informed licensee Holly Oliveira that this report dated 12/20/2024 documents one Type A
citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or
personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Octavia Nolan informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/20/2024
that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

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 Holly Oliveira.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gloria Reyes	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Octavia Nolan	TELEPHONE: (559) 593-4945
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/20/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2024

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