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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911410
Report Date: 05/18/2022
Date Signed: 05/18/2022 12:08:59 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/18/2022 12:08 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:ALVAREZ, JOANNA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543911410
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Joanna AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On May 18, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee and four day care children. Licensee, her husband and two minor children reside in the home. Verified licensee’s CPR and First Aid was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on November 2, 2022. Licensee’s Assistant, Luis Alvarez who completed the training through American Red Cross and expires on October 28, 2022. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on April 29, 2022.

A tour of the three bedrooms and two bathrooms home was conducted inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed:
  • Fire clearance was received on May 10, 2022. Fire alarm is located on the left hand side dining room wall.
  • LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPA also observed a high chair in the dining room. There is a parent’s board that is located on the right hand side wall of the home’s entry way.
  • Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/18/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ, JOANNA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911410
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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  • Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place.
  • Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
  • Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
  • Licensee states she will be transporting day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view.
  • During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed.
  • Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on October 29, 2020. Licensee’s Assistant completed the training on October 29, 2020.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee.

LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.

Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, less than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ, JOANNA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911410
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2022
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The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective May 19, 2022.

During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2022
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