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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808952
Report Date: 07/06/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 12:06:48 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:	LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHILDREN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	103808952
ADMINISTRATOR:	DANIEL, BARBARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2405 TULARE ST		TELEPHONE:	5594434858
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93721
CAPACITY: 96	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 96	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	07/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Barbara Daniel		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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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 07/06/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Program Manager Barbara Daniel and Malik Turner Site Manager and toured the facility. The facility consists of 5 preschool classrooms #Preschool 2, Dual Language, Preschool 1, Toddler 2 Classroom (currenly closed), and Toddler 1. This facility operates from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday year-round. LPA confirmed facility has a working telephone number of 559-443-4858. LPA observed 4 children in Preschool #2 with 1 teacher, Dual Language Classroom 11 children with 2 teachers, Preschool #1 13 children with 2 teachers, Toddler 2 Classroom is temporarily closed due to reduced number of children, and Toddler 1 Classroom 8 children with 1 teacher and 1 instructional aide. Facility was operating within their ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility has a learning genie app where parents are able to receive messages. LPA observed the playground area utilized by children is surrounded by a brick wall. The outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate (2-6 years old) and in good condition. Shade is provided by a patio and trees all over the grass area. Currently, the grass area isn’t being utilized due to the grass being re-seeded. The grass area is taped off where the children can’t play in it. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water present in the facility, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts and all equipment appeared fine during the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no weapons on the premises. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Food menus were reviewed, the Program Manager stated they are posted at least one week in advance and posted for parents to see. Preschoolers are provided with Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack. Food is brought over from vended meal services and children get to eat family style in their designated classrooms. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination. Children are provided with drinking water and paper cups. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Facility has functioning smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector and a complete first aid kit. (Continued on 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

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: LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHILDREN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808952
	VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023

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LPA reviewed 4 children’s files. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness and inspection of required forms was made. LPA reviewed 3 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. All 3 staff have a current CPR and First Aid certification. Program Manager understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips).
Program Manager 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.

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/.

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. This facility did not have to test for lead due to the building being constructed after January 1, 2010.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

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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: LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHILDREN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808952
	VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Program Manager and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Program Manager 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

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights and report were reviewed with Program Manager Barbara Daniel.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023

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