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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808953
Report Date: 07/06/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 12:06:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 12:06 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:LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHILDREN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
103808953
ADMINISTRATOR:DANIEL, BARBARAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2405 TULARE STTELEPHONE:
(559) 443-4858
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93721
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Barbara Daniel TIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 07/06/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at facility to conduct an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Program Manager, Barbara Daniel and Malik Turner Site Manager toured the facility. The facility consists of 1 infant classroom. This facility operates from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday year-round. LPA confirmed facility has a working telephone number of 559443-4858. LPA observed 4 infants in Classroom 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 infants is surrounded by a brick wall. The outdoor surfaces are safe for the infants. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate (0-2years 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 infants can’t play in it. Program Manager 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. Program Manager stated that there are no weapons on the premises. The toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions.
During the inspection, LPA observed in the classroom 6 cribs, 1 changing table 1 with1 sink next to it, 1 toilet and 1 sink in the restroom, and 6 cubby holes for infants to put their belongings.
Food menus were reviewed, The Program Manager stated they are posted at least one week in advance and posted for parents to see. The parents provide Formula and is brought to the classroom and stored in the cabinet. Bottles are labeled with the infant’s name, date, and time each day. Infants are provided with Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack. Food is brought over from vended meal services and infants get to eat family style in their designated classroom. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin.
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: 103808953
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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All food is protected from contamination. Infants 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.

LPA reviewed 2 infant files. Infants Record was reviewed for completeness and inspection of required forms was made. LPA reviewed the 15-minute check sleep log for all infants in care. LPA reviewed 2 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 2 staff have a current CPR and First Aid certification. Director 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). 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. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA observed the sign in/out sheet was up to date with parent’s signatures. 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 four infants in care.

Director 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/.
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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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: 103808953
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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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. This facility did not have to test for lead due to the building being constructed after January 1, 2010.
LPA 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee the director 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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