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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103801894
Report Date: 05/01/2026
Date Signed: 05/01/2026 01:50:06 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:SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL, NORTHWEST CHURCHFACILITY NUMBER:
103801894
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PETRUCELLI, LINDAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5415 N. WESTTELEPHONE:
(559) 435-0349
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93711
CAPACITY: 150TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 150CENSUS: 81DATE:
05/01/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:35 AM
MET WITH:Linda PetrucelliTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 05/01/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Kou Vue conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with facility representative – Director Linda Petrucelli and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by Director toured the facility indoors and outdoors and took a census. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30AM – 5:30PM.

Facility representative stated there are no poisons kept on the premises. Facility representative stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water 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 is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have 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 personal water bottles and water refill stations. This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Food is provided by parents. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Pa Kou Vue
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL, NORTHWEST CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 103801894

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA records review and Director interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S4 does NOT have Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) Certificate in file. In addition, S3, S5 and S7 completed ONLY the general training for MRT not AB1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2026
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Director stated staff will complete MRT AB1207 and submit copies of certificates to LPA.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observations and records review and Director interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S7 is a qualified aide with 9 units and is missing 3 units in child/family/community. During the tour, S7 was addressed as a qualified teacher supervising 10 PS in room 114 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/01/2026
Plan of Correction
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Director immediately moved S7 to supervise napping children and a qualified teacher to supervise room 114 for the remainder of the day. LPA reviewed CCLD's requirements for a qualified teacher and qualified aide. Director stated she understood and will ensure compliance moving forward.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Pa Kou Vue
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2026


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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: SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL, NORTHWEST CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 103801894
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2026
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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 childcare 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. Based on LPA observations and records review and Director interview, S7 is a qualified aide with 9 units and is missing 3 units in child/family/community. During the tour, S7 was addressed as a qualified teacher supervising 10 PS in room 114. LPA addressed the above with Director. Director immediately moved S7 to supervise napping children and a qualified teacher to supervise room 114 for the remainder of the day. LPA reviewed CCLD's requirements for a qualified teacher and qualified aide. Director stated she understood and will ensure compliance moving forward.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representatives 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 not complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Based on LPA records review and Director interview, S4 does NOT have Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) Certificate in file. In addition, S3, S5 and S7 completed ONLY the general training for MRT not AB1207. LPA addressed the above with Director. Director stated staff will complete training and submit copies of certificates to LPA for review.

Based on LPA records review and Director interview, S1, S3, S4, S5 and S8 are missing physician’s stamp on LIC503. LPA informed Director new staff or current staff wanting to renew their LIC503 must obtain a physician's stamp to be valid. Director stated she understood and will ensure compliance moving forward.

Lastly, based on LPA records review, Director and S2 interview, S2 does NOT have TB test with result in file. S2 stated she will complete the requested and submit copies to Director to be maintained in her file. Director stated she understood and will ensure compliance moving forward.

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).

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Pa Kou Vue
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
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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: SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL, NORTHWEST CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 103801894
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2026
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Facility representative 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For childcare 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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information).

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Pa Kou Vue
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
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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: SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL, NORTHWEST CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 103801894
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2026
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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 facility representative - Director Linda Petrucelli. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Pa Kou Vue
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2026
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