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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543809151
Report Date: 10/04/2022
Date Signed: 10/04/2022 11:30:08 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/04/2022 11:30 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:	LITTLE RASCALS DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543809151
ADMINISTRATOR:	SMOTHERMON, DIANA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 310-4467
CITY:	PORTERVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93257
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	10/04/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Diana Smothermon		TIME COMPLETED:	11:40 PM

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On 10/4/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruby Ocegueda, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Diana Smothermon. Also present was Staff #2 (S2). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the daycare room and one bathroom are used for providing care and supervision. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door knob safety covers. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The fireplace located in the living is made inaccessible by a baby gate and door knob safety cover that prevents the children from entering the living area. The fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 310-4467.

LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and LPA discussed the requirement for licensee to document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed while napping in the day care room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was reviewed with licensee. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Report continued to page 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022

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: LITTLE RASCALS DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543809151
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/04/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S2 did not have completed Mandated Reporter Training today. It was unclear when it expired but licensee did indicate it was expired. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that S2 was in the process of completing the required Mandated Reporter Training online and would submit proof of completion to the Department by POC date 10/18/2022.

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022

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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 DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543809151
	VISIT DATE: 10/04/2022

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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised. Licensee does not transport children at this time. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. 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. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/20/2022. S2 was missing required Mandated Reporter Training today. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2/26/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://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 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of 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 Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5808
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2022

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