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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103801731
Report Date: 09/23/2024
Date Signed: 09/23/2024 12:44:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2024 12:44 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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	CALWA MALAGA LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	103801731
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	WICKS, MONICA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3910 S. WARD AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 497-1751
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93725
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	09/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Monica Wicks		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On 9/23/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Priscilla Zamudio, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with new Site Supervisor, Monica Wicks and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. A census was taken and there were 11 children present with 4 staff. The facility is located on Malaga Elementary campus (classroom #20) and operates Monday through Friday. Days and hours of operation are AM Class 8:00am-11:00am, PM Class 12:00pm-3:00pm.

No poisons were observed during the inspection. 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.

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 showed small and large cracks throughout blacktop area. Site Supervisor was advised to maintain the area as it is a potential tripping hazard. The outdoor play area is a large open, shared space on the school campus. There is a detached, modular building near the play structure with areas of broken plastic and loose wood at the base of the building. LPA advised to keep area inaccessible. There is also a storage shed with areas of withered wood towards the bottom. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have wood chip cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by water dispenser and disposable cups. Preschool provides breakfast and lunch that are delivered daily by Malaga Elementary School and are prepared in the school kitchen. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: CALWA MALAGA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801731
	VISIT DATE: 09/23/2024

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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. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios.

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.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

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.

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CALWA MALAGA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801731
	VISIT DATE: 09/23/2024

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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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Monica Wick. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficienc(y)ies is/are being cited: (see next page).

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: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2024 12:44 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Priscilla Zamudio On 09/23/2024 at 11:35 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: CALWA MALAGA LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 103801731
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/23/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.2(d)(2)

Outdoor Activity Space

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the asphalt blacktop showed small and large cracks throughout the surface which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/07/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Site Supervisor stated she will contact program coordinator about needed repairs and submit verfication of repairs to CCL by POC due date

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:

Cynthia Brannon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Priscilla Zamudio

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2024

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