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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543808369
Report Date: 09/16/2022
Date Signed: 09/19/2022 05:57:26 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2022 05:57 AM - 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:STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
543808369
ADMINISTRATOR:SIGMUND, ANDREAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5200 W CALDWELLTELEPHONE:
(559) 734-7157
CITY:VISALIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93277
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 29DATE:
09/16/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Andrea Sigmund and Lesli BlairTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 9/16/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Stepping Stone Preschool. LPA met with Administrator, Andrea Sigmnund and Lead Teacher, Lesli Blair. Sigmnund and LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors.

The preschool consist of 3 classrooms (3-4 years old and PK). This is a part-time program operating during a traditional school year, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Tuesday and Thursday. The Preschool also offers a 6 week summer program. AM 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 12 children in care. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

Floors in the facility were clean and safe. 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. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. The facility had one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

There were no bodies of water on the premises. Playground 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, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa MarquezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/16/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/16/2022
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: STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 543808369
VISIT DATE: 09/16/2022
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A sample of children's files were reviewed and contained contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. 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.

Lesli Blair was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA and Blair 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 no deficiencies were observed today.
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

Exit interview was conducted with Lesli Blair. Due to technical difficulties, LPA Marquez emailed a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809), the Appeal Rights, and the Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213) to the Stepping Stones Preschool email address. LPA will also send a copies of the above by US mail. The LIC 809 is required to remain in the facility for public review and the LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa MarquezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/16/2022
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