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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543908565
Report Date: 03/20/2023
Date Signed: 03/20/2023 10:58:25 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/20/2023 10:58 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:CASTRO, NIKITA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543908565
ADMINISTRATOR:CASTRO, NIKITAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 300-0906
CITY:VISALIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93277
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
03/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Nikita CastroTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On 3/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensee, Nikita Castro. Assistant Kaylee Arellano was also present. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room, day care room, dining/kitchen area, and hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Heating/cooling and ventilation was sufficient for safety and comfort. There were no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Staff-child ratios were maintained.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Castro and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Castro of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

The backyard is currently off-limits to day care children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Licensee has 2 dogs and 1 cat that are inaccessible. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no swimming pools, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises.

Continued on LIC809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa MarquezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2023
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: CASTRO, NIKITA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543908565
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2023
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A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee and assistant have proof of required immunization and/or written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/28/2023. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 2/22/2025.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

Licensee Castro was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. 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 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 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.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nikita Castro. A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa GavoutianTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa MarquezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2023
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