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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 100402030
Report Date: 07/02/2024
Date Signed: 07/02/2024 01:54:11 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:YOUNG WORLDFACILITY NUMBER:
100402030
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LUNA IBARRA, BENITAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2240 N HOWARDTELEPHONE:
(559) 222-8878
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93703
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 32DATE:
07/02/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Benita Luna - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 7/2/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Director, Benita Luna. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The licensee is Educational Innovations, Inc. and they are requesting a capacity increase from 40 preschool children to 54 preschool children by adding Classroom 5 in Building #2. Preschool program currently operates in Classroom 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Building #1. This program currently operates year round, Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, AM & PM snack. Food is prepared in a kitchen onsite. LPA observed a refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen area. Ill children will be isolated in the Director’s office and utilize the staff bathroom located in the hall way. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children via being stored in high cabinets on the premises.
The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment in the classroom appeared to be safe and in good condition. Facility has a working carbon monoxide detector on the premises. LPA observed that there are plenty of tables, chairs and cubbies. LPA observed plenty of age appropriate items & toys.
Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Director. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 1,681 square feet which will only accommodate up to 48 preschool children. There are a total of 4 toilets and 4 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate 54 preschool children. Facility uses water from a water vendor service to provide drinking water to children during indoor activities. LPA observed water dispensers in both Building #1 and building #2. Facility will be providing paper cups for water consumption during indoor activities. Director stated the facility fills up water pitchers to fill cups during outdoor activities. LPA observed an outdoor activity space in the front of the building and the rear of the building. Both outdoor activity areas measured to an approximate 4,712 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 54 preschool children. No high climbing play equipment was observed in either area. In the rear outdoor activity area shade is provided by a shade structure and mature trees provide a shaded rest area in the front outdoor activity space. Outdoor toys appeared to be age appropriate. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Educational Innovations Inc. was contacted during the inspection and informed of the indoor and outdoor
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: YOUNG WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 100402030
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2024
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measurements. CEO was informed that the most the facility could be licensed for is 48 preschool children based on Title 22 square footage requirements for indoor activity areas. CEO requested time to decide on how they would like to proceed with their capacity increase application.

A fire clearance request for the above classrooms for 54 preschool children was approved by the City of Fresno Fire Department on 2/12/24. Classroom #5 in Building #2 has been approved for use.

Pending a final file review and decision from CEO, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 48 preschool children.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Benita Luna.

A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
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