543808937-11-15-2021-04-CC-TMAZ-C8STC3-20211115133603

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543808937
Report Date: 11/15/2021
Date Signed: 11/15/2021 01:36:09 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING IN GRACE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	543808937
ADMINISTRATOR:	REED, RENEE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1111 S. CONYER STREET		TELEPHONE:	(559) 734-7695
CITY:	VISALIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93277
CAPACITY:	78	CENSUS: 60	DATE:	11/15/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Renee Reed		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 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 11/15/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Director, Renee Reed and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The preschool consist of 4 classrooms: The Pandas (2 years old), the Zebras (3 years old), the Monkeys (4 year old) and the Cheetahs (5 years old). This is a part-time and full day program operating year round, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday. The center provides AM and PM snacks. 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. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. 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. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas were clean and free of litter/rubbish. The facility was free of flies, insects, and rodents/vermin. All food was protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. Snack 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, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. 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 and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GROWING IN GRACE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 543808937
	VISIT DATE: 11/15/2021

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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.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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 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.

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 Director Reed. LPA provided Reed with a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809), Appeal Rights, and the Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213). 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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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