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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808722
Report Date: 02/06/2026
Date Signed: 02/06/2026 11:51:27 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:READING AND BEYOND PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
103808722
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PARRA, JASMINEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4670 E. BUTLER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(559) 342-8600
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93702
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor Jasmine ParraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 10:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Joe Pacheco arrived at the facility to conduct an announced case management inspection. Upon arrival, LPA and LPM met with Director Cynthia Alvarado. Also present was administrative staff from Reading and Beyond, including Site Supervisor Jasmine Parra. The purpose of today’s inspection was to review Title 22 regulations and provide technical assistance as the licensee prepares to resume child care services on February 17, 2026. No children were present during today's inspection.

During the inspection, LPA and LPM discussed physical plant requirements, including square footage per child and the required number of toilets and sinks. The team toured two classrooms (Room 1 and Room 2) and observed that both rooms were equipped with safe, age-appropriate furniture and materials, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and various activity supplies. Drinking fountains were available in each classroom for water consumption.

Measurements confirmed that the combined square footage of both classrooms is approximately 1,639 square feet, which supports a maximum of 46 children based on Title 22 requirements of 35 square feet per child. However, the facility currently has only two toilets and eight handwashing sinks, which meets the requirement for a maximum of 30 children (one toilet and one sink per every 15 children or fraction thereof). To remain in compliance, the facility will need to apply for a capacity decrease to no more than 30 children (continued on LIC809-C).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: READING AND BEYOND PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808722
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026
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Additional observations included operational carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom and all required licensing documents posted on parent boards. Children will be signed in and out in each classroom. LPA reminded staff that direct visual supervision of children is required at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are present, they will be stored in upper cabinets in each classroom. Fully equipped first aid kits were observed in each classroom. The facility confirmed that meals and snacks will be provided to children in care.

The facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA provided information regarding IMS requirements, including PIN 22-02-CCP, and advised that a Plan of Operation including IMS must be submitted to the Department. ADA resources were also provided, including the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication “Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA,” available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA reviewed LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at the Facility, which includes child records, personnel records, administrative records, and required postings.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Jasmine Parra. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted on or immediately adjacent to the interior side of the main entrance door for 30 days. A copy of this report must remain in the facility for public review (end of report).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2026
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