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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543805216
Report Date: 08/31/2023
Date Signed: 08/31/2023 12:11:07 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: 2DATE:
08/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Alicia RatcliffeTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 8/31/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ruby Ocegueda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensee Alicia Ratcliffe. Also present licensee’s assistant. Licensee is bilingual (English and Spanish) and LPA conducted this inspection in Spanish today. Days and hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, office area, one hall bathroom, living room, back area day care room and back yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gate and door knob spinners.

There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The two pool gates open away from the swimming pool. Today one of the gates self-latching mechanisms was not functioning due to rust. The gate had a lock on it before inspecting and this gate (located near the back of the yard) was inaccessible due to another functioning self-closing gate. Licensee confirmed the observation today. Licensee oiled the self-latching mechanism which caused the gate to self-close and self-latch properly again. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. In the accessible bathroom, LPA observed a razor, ajax brand and bleach disinfectant products that read “keep out of reach of children”. The products were under the bathroom sink that had a safety latch that was not secured today. In the back daycare room was accessible disinfectant wipes. Today, Licensee removed disinfectant wipes and made the items in the restroom inaccessible by latching the child proof safety latch on the cabinet.

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. Licensee did not have updated fire drill log today.

Report continued to 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie FanningTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby OceguedaTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/31/2023
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: 08/31/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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102417(g)(5)(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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use.

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. Today, LPA observed a rusted pool latch (gate near the swing set, near back of the yard), preventing the self-latching mechanism to work properly. The gate had a lock on it today and this gate was only accessible through a separate gate that was latched today, making this area inaccessible. In addition, LPA observed two-fold up tables placed against the pool fence causing a potential climbing hazard for children to get to the pool. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/01/2023
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 Although the gate that had the rust and non-functioning self-latching mechanism was inaccessible due to a separate gate, LPA advised that all parts of the pool gate should be functioning and self-latching as stated in the regulation. Today, Licensee oiled the self-latching mechanism, and it became functional again upon LPA re-inspecting it. Licensee removed the fold up tables and stated she would not place any items against the pool fence that children could use to climb over. Licensee also completed a statement indicating she would inspect her gates and pool fence regularly to ensure everything was functioning and safe. LPA collected this statement. Deficiency cleared today.

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: 08/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/31/2023
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/31/2023

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. Today, LPA observed multiple cleaning products under the accessible bathroom sink cabinet (ajax, bleach products) and a razor. Outside, LPA observed that the swing set was not anchored in two areas. The swing set also had a broken teeter-totter seat. In the back day care room, there was accessible disinfectant wipes and an approximately 3.5 ft by 3.5 ft cubby shelf that was not anchored (cubby furniture was unsteady and wobbly when inspected). This is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/14/2023
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Today, Licensee latched the bottom bathroom sink as the latch that was in placed was not secured upon initially inspecting it. Licensee anchored the cubby in the day care room. Licensee stated she would anchor the swing set and fix the teeter totter seat. Proof of Corrections will be submitted by the POC date of 9/14/2023.
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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: 08/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/31/2023
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216
VISIT DATE: 08/31/2023
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This is a two-story home and stairs are gated 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.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. 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. Child#1 had missing updated immunizations. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 4/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

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. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed 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.

Report continued to 809-C

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

DATE: 08/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2023
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE RASCALS
FACILITY NUMBER: 543805216
VISIT DATE: 08/31/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee 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 licensee. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).Licensee was provided appeal rights.

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: 08/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/31/2023
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