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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103801239
Report Date: 09/17/2021
Date Signed: 09/17/2021 12:35:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/17/2021 12:35 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:	NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (KEATS)		FACILITY NUMBER:	103801239
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA LUNA CHAVEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	420 E. KEATS		TELEPHONE:	(559) 222-8687
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93710
CAPACITY: 87	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 87	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	09/17/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Valerie Quiroz		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On September 17, 2021 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kari McWilliams and Diane Mercado, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with acting Director, Valerie Quiroz, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:45 AM-6:00PM. 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. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. While reviewing staff #1 file LPA's noticed and acting Director, Valerie confirmed staff #1 is not associated to the facility. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (KEATS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801239
	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2021

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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.

At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

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. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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)/ (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

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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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: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (KEATS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801239
	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2021

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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

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to licensee.

Licensee was provided a copy of their 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/17/2021 12:35 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Kari McWilliams On 09/17/2021 at 11:43 AM

Link to Parent Document Below:

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: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (KEATS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801239
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Request Denied

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(2)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or 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 staff #1 is finger print cleared but not associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/17/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that staff #1 finger prints will be transferred to the facility number immediately.

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

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Kari McWilliams

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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