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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808916
Report Date: 07/18/2023
Date Signed: 07/18/2023 04:10:33 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
103808916
ADMINISTRATOR:BLANCAS, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5202 N. BLYTHETELEPHONE:
(559) 271-7827
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93722
CAPACITY: 96TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 96CENSUS: 44DATE:
07/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Anna GonzalesTIME COMPLETED:
04:25 PM
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On 07/18/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ka Vang and Yesnia Fierro conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Director Anna Gonzales. This facility operates on a full year schedule. The full day session is Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The AM session is from 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM and PM session is from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. LPAs confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at (559) 271-7827.

Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided for daycare children who attend full daycare. Breakfast provides for daycare children who attend AM session. Snacks are provided for the daycare children who attend the PM session.

LPAs toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken and there are twelve children in Classroom 1 (PM session), fourteen children in Classroom 3 (full day session) and eighteen children in Classroom 4 (full day session). There were a total six qualified teachers in all three classrooms. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a 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, LPAs 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. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808916

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 4 did not have a working carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2023
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Per director, she agrees that she will install a working carbon monoxide detector that meet the standards in Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 4. Director agrees to submit proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL)-Fresno Office by 07/25/2023.
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.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility did not have proof that their drinking and cooking water have been tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020 but no later than January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/18/2023
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Per Director, she agrees that she will have the facility’s drinking and cooking water test for lead contamination levels and submit proof to CCL-Fresno by 08/18/2023.
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:Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023


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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: EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808916

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(b)
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
(b) All child care centers shall have a director.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, staff at this facility states she is the director; however, this has not been verified as the director packet has not been submitted to CCLD which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2023
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Staff agreed to submit a director packet reflecting licensing required qualifications and forms to CCL-Fresno by 07/25/2023.
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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:Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023


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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: EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808916
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023
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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). CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline. LPA referred Director Anna Gonzales to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

There is a working fire extinguisher 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. Based on observation, the facility did not have a working carbon monoxide detector in the classrooms; therefore, a deficiency of Type B was cited during today’s inspection. See attached page LIC809-D.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with director 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. LPAs also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

Director Anna Gonzales 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, Director Anna Gonzales 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
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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: EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808916
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023
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LPAs 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. LPAs 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.

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. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has not been reported to the Department; therefore, a deficiency of Type B was cited during today’s inspection. See attached page LIC809-D. 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/

Director Anna Gonzales 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.

LPAs and Director Anna Gonzales 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.



(Continued on LIC809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
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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: EDUCARE EARLY STARS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 103808916
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023
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Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, there are deficiencies been cited during today’s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information).

Director Anna Gonzales was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Anna Gonzales.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
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