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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543808167
Report Date: 11/03/2023
Date Signed: 11/03/2023 12:54:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/03/2023 12:54 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	WATCH ME GROW PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	543808167
ADMINISTRATOR:	HUITT ROSANNA		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	2720 S. ASPEN		TELEPHONE:	(559) 733-5320
CITY:	VISALIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93277
CAPACITY:	26	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:50 AM
MET WITH:	Rosanne Huitt		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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 11/3/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez and conducted an unannounced inspection at Watch Me Grow school age program. LPA met with Director Rosanne Huitt and toured the classroom indoors and outdoors. The school age program operates year round, part-time Monday-Friday 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM and full-time 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM during the summer and holiday breaks. PM snacks are provided. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. 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 facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 14 children in care. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities were sanitary and in good operating condition. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The facility had one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. LPA also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed they contained health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. At least one person trained in CPR and pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. There were no bodies of water, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. Play ground equipment was in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained in a safe condition and was free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Continued on LIC809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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: WATCH ME GROW PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 543808167
	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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Director Huitt 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.

Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by drinking fountains and personal water bottles. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has not provided evidence of completed water testing.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. During todays inspection, there were no children receiving IMS services. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

LPA and the Director 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations the following deficiency was observed today. The facility has not conducted the required water testing for lead exceedance. Water testing was to be conducted by January 1. 2023.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

An exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed with Director Rosann Huitt. 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. Licensee’s Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/03/2023 12:54 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: WATCH ME GROW PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 543808167
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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 interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above The facility has not completed the required water testing for lead exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/17/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will schedule a water testing date by 11/17/2023. Director will cease using the facility's tap water for meal prep and/or drinking water. Staff will begin using the bottled water dispenser located in the office for all meal prep and drinking. HAND WASHING ONLY notices will be posted at all classroom faucets and drinking fountains until water testing has been completed and no lead exceedance is present. Plan of correction date is November 17, 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: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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