100405182-7-30-2024-04-CC-KVAG-D7NPYY-20240730114443

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 100405182
Report Date: 07/30/2024
Date Signed: 07/30/2024 11:44:51 AM

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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:	DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	100405182
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DERMER, ADAM		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	321 W. HERNDON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 435-2901
CITY:	PINEDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93650
CAPACITY: 77	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 77	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	07/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Jean Herrera, Site Supervisor		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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On 07/302024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Site Supervisor Jean Herrera. This facility operates on a full-year schedule from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are two classrooms for this preschool license. LPA confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at (559) 435-2901. This facility provides meals to children in care. The meals are prepared on site. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where parent or an authorized representative can view them.

LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a qualified teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than twelve children in attendance.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

During the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors as drinking water is provided by water dispenser and disposable cups.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

(Continued on LIC809-C).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Ka Vang On 07/30/2024 at 10:42 AM

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 100405182
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 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. LPA observed that the facility completed water testing and results indicated that the drinking and cooking have exceedance the 5.5 ppb. Facility failed to remediating lead exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/27/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to submit proof to the Department by 08/27/204 indicating that the facility’s drinking and cooking water has been retest and not exceedance the 5.5 ppb.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Juvenal Moctezuma

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Ka Vang

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 100405182
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

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Record reviewed indicated that the facility completed their drinking and cooking water and the results indicated that the water exceedance the 5.5 ppb. Facility failed to remediating lead exceedance. During today’s inspection, a deficiency Type B was cited.

There is a working fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Site Supervisor and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Site Supervisor 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.

Site Supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Upon notification from the Department, Site Supervisor will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 100405182
	VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

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At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. During record review, all staff have mandated child abuse reporting training. Licensee reported that Jean Herrero is the child care center site supervisor. Record reviewed confirmed that Jean Herrero is the child care center site supervisor. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Site Supervisor was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA and Site Supervisor 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there is deficiency been cited during today’s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information).

Site Supervisor was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024

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