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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543808994
Report Date: 08/27/2020
Date Signed: 08/27/2020 11:29:09 AM

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:DINUBA EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
543808994
ADMINISTRATOR:LARA, ALMAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:920 COLLEGE AVETELEPHONE:
(559) 596-5473
CITY:DINUBASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93618
CAPACITY:56CENSUS: 44DATE:
08/27/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Hanadi RousanTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 08/27/2020, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Juvenal Moctezuma & Jose Penate conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection and met with Program Director Hanadi Rousan, Site Supervisor Alma Lara, & Maintenance Personnel Bert Renteria. LPA explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located on 920 S. College Ave in Dinuba, CA. The licensee is requesting an increase of capacity of 104 preschool children by adding two additional classrooms. This program will operate year round with half day classes operating from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM and from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Another class will operate the full day from 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. This newly increased of capacity will operate in classroom labeled #3 & #4. Breakfast, Lunch, and a PM snack will be provided and prepared on site which will be brought over to the classrooms everyday. Staff will utilize the bathroom located in the directors office. Ill children will be isolated in the directors office and use the bathroom located there. Both classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. The cleaning items will be stored inside the storage closet which is inaccessible to children. LPA observed that the Furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. A working carbon monoxide is installed in each classroom. There are plenty of cots, tables, & chairs to meet the requested capacity.

Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Hanadi , Alma, & Bert. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 3,638 square feet which will accommodate the requested preschool capacity. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings. Toys and equipment are age appropriate. There is a total of 12 toilets and 11 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity. Licensee uses water dispensers for indoor drinking water and igloos with disposable cups for the playground.

The approximate outside square footage is 6,288 which will accommodate 88 preschool children at a time. Licensee stated she will recess her classrooms at separate times to accommodate the capacity outside. A waiver request was submitted and pending approval.

Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: DINUBA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 543808994
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2020
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The playground provides a shade structure and a mature tree for shade. There is a small play structure that's age appropriate. There is a shed outside for the preschool toys and equipment. The Licensee is using wood chips for cushioning under the outdoor climbing structure. LPA reminded licensee to make sure they rake the wood chips towards the fall zones for extra cushioning.

A fire clearance for 104 children was received and granted by the Dinuba Fire Department on 08/21/2020.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The following items must be completed prior to issuing a license by 09/10/2020.

Classroom #3 & #4

  • Anchor wooden kitchenette set and higher wooden play items for children’s safety
  • Get First Aid Kit
  • Trash Bins
  • Towel Dispenser
  • Glue Trim board next to Sink
Play yard
  • Get Cages for outside pipes next to ramps
  • Wrap Water spigot with Foam next to the playground and next to classroom #4
  • Electric Pole needs to be inaccessible to children since wires are exposed.
  • Trim tree for supervision
  • Shave all the threads bolts to a recommended size of 3/4 around the fence.


Pending a final file review and completion of above items, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 104 preschool children.

Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
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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: DINUBA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 543808994
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2020
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The following documents should be posted at the facility:
* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation
* Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures
* License 101160(a) License
* Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services
* LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights
* LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a)
* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)
* Activity Schedule
* Lead Poisoning brochure

No deficiencies cited during today's visit.
A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Juvenal MoctezumaTELEPHONE: (559) 580-0275
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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