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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543805216
Report Date: 08/02/2022
Date Signed: 08/02/2022 04:04:20 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:LITTLE RASCALSFACILITY NUMBER:
543805216
ADMINISTRATOR:RATCLIFFE, ALICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 782-1175
CITY:PORTERVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93257
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
08/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Alicia RatcliffeTIME COMPLETED:
04:20 PM
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On 8/2/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ruby Ocegueda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Alcia Ratcliffe. Also present was Assistant #2 (S2). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Upon arrival, LPA Ocegueda observed adult #1 eating at the kitchen table. Licensee denied adult #1 resided at the home and stated he was only visiting, however upon further inspection of the home and in an accessible bedroom near the bottom of the stair case, LPA observed men’s clothing, a photo of adult #1 and a projector that was turned on indicating recent use. LPA reviewed the requirement to ensure all adults receive a criminal record clearance or exemption before residing in the home. LPA showed licensee that she had been notified that Adult #1 and Adult #2 had been denied criminal record clearance and did not complete the criminal record exemption process via a letter. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, one bathroom, living room, open office area, and day care room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Outside there was one accessible poison (Raid insect killer) and inside an unlocked shed there was a gasoline container. Also inside the accessible bathroom, was various accessible cleaning products (Lysol, Fabuloso brand cleaner and Bleach).

There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 559-782-1175.

Report continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. (A) Storage areas for poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Outside there was accessible Raid insect killer without any child safety lock on the nozzle. Licensee placed it in an unlocked shed that also had a red gasoline container on the floor. In the accessible restroom, there was Bleach on the counter and cleaning supplies under the sink (Fabuloso, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner and Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/03/2022
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Licensee locked the shed after reviewing the regulation indicating the requirement to lock poisons. Licensee removed the cleaning supplies from under her bathroom sink and placed them in a locked closet. Licensee also completed a written statement indicating that she understood that poisons should be locked and that hazardous items such as cleaning supplies should be made inaccessible to all children in care at all times.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102370(d)(1)
Criminal Record Clearance
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Adult #1 was observed eating and sitting at the kitchen table upon LPA arrival. Adult #1 left immediately after LPA arrival. LPA inspected the whole house and found that a downstairs bedroom had a closet full of mens clothing, mens shoes, a projector screen that was on and a photo on the wall of adult #1. LIcensee denied that adult #1 lived in the home. Adult #1 and an Adult #2 had been previuosly denied a criminal record clearace and adult #1 and adult #2 had not proceeded with a criminal record exemption. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/03/2022
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Licensee stated she would not allow any uncleared adult (adult #1 and adult #2) to reside in the home as of today or be present while day care chidlren are in care. Licensee understands that additional civil penalties could be assessed for repeat violations if it is determined that adult #1 and or adult #2 are residing in the home or present in the home with day care children. A written statement was completed today and provided by the Department.

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 FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assitant #2 did not have proof of Mandated Reporter Training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2022
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Licensee stated she will have assistant #2 complete required Mandated Reporter Training AB1207. A return inspection will be required.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(d)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During discussion about safe sleep regulations, licensee stated she places an infant (child #2) who is over 6 months old, on his/her side for sleeping along with a small sheer blanket. A blanket and pillow were observed inside the crib that infant #2 uses. The infant was not in care during the inspeciton. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2022
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Licensee stated she would complete additional safe sleep training via the ccld.ca.gov website and also licensee will complete a statement to indicate her understanding of safe sleep regulations including the requirement of placing infants on their back and excluding any lose articles in the play yard or crib. A return inspection will be required.

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 FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
Personal Rights
(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While inspecting the accessible yard, LPA observed a broken swing set and rust on another swing set. There was also a glass fish tank with debris as well as a dirty toy car and a loose cement block near the toy car. There was an accessible empty glass bottle. Inside was an infant (child #2) who was inside an infant rocking chair and an exersaucer jumper in the accessible office area. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2022
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Licensee removed the exersaucer and rocking chair. LPA reviewed the regulations and provided licensee with a list of acceptible equipment she could use for care. Licensee stated she would throw away the debris in the back and remove the broken swing set. A return inspection will be required.
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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 FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2022
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2022
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Upon inspection of the sleeping equipment, LPA observed that there was a blanket and pillow inside a crib that licensee stated she uses for care. Licensee admitted to using blanket and placing an infant on his/her side instead of his/her back as required. Licensee also did not have required LIC 9227 (Individual Infant Sleep Plan) and required 15 minute sleep log. LPA also observed infant #2 who was awake using an infant rocking chair upon LPA arrival. There was an “exersaucer” jumper in the accessible office area. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee and written resources were provided.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and was inspected today. In addition to the the poison observed outside, LPA also observed a broken swing set, debris inside a glass fish tank, a lose cement brick and dirty toys with cob webs as well as an accessible empty glass bottle. LPA discussed these observations with licensee. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 5/21/2021. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 4/25/2023. Assistant #2 had expired Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee did not maintain immunization records at the facility. LPA reviewed the requirement to maintain all records and forms available for review of the Department.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



LPA and Licensee 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2022
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2022
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). A 500.00 civil penalty was assessed toady. Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to licensee.

An exit interview with Licensee Alicia Ratcliffe. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2022
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