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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103809946
Report Date: 03/06/2026
Date Signed: 03/09/2026 02:34:48 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:GRAVES, MARCELLA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
103809946
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GRAVES, MARCELLAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 494-0744
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93728
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 25CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Marcella GravesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 03/06/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Miguel Herrera conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Marcella Graves. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00AM to 6:00 PM. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number on file.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and there was no census conducted since there were no children present during the inspection. Licensee stated that there were 25 school age children enrolled in her day-care. LPA Herrera reviewed the current facility sketch and confirmed that the bathroom, kitchen, daycare room, and play yard are accessible to children. All other rooms were made inaccessible by locked doors and a screen. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

During the outdoor play yard's inspection LPA Herrera observed two paint spray cans located in the play house. LPA Herrera also observed three nails in a plant pot that was accessible to children.

LPA Herrera reminded Licensee Graves to ensure that all the safety latches were in working conditions and to ensure all cleaning compounds were stored properly. Licensee stated that she understood. In the day-care room LPA Herrera observed a space heater that was plugged in. Although the space heater was off LPA discussed safety concerns with Licensee Graves.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the dining room and is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during day-care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA Herrera observed that the fire drill log was last documented in 03/01/2026. To be continued on 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2026
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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Created By: Miguel Herrera On 03/06/2026 at 01:07 PM
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: GRAVES, MARCELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103809946

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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During today’s inspection, LPA Herrera observed two paint spray can bottles in the playground and three nails. Furethermore, LPA Herrera observed a space heater in the day-care room, which posed a potential, health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/09/2026
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Licensee Graves immidiately removed the paint spray bottles and the nails from the playground. Licensee stated that she will remove the space heater from the day-care room as it was temporarely used as her heater was being repaired. Licensee Graves will submit proof of correction via text/email and a short statement ensuring she will conduct safety sweeps before chidlren go outside by POC deadline 03/09/2026.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as adult #1 resided the property's ADU. Based on records review adult #1 was finger print cleared but was not associated to the day-care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/09/2026
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Licensee will transfer adult #1's finger print clearance to the day-care by POC Deadline 03/09/2026. LPA Herrera provided licensee with form LIC 9182.
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:
Miguel Herrera
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2026


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Created By: Miguel Herrera On 03/06/2026 at 01:07 PM
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: GRAVES, MARCELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103809946

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2026

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:
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During on records review LPA Herrera observed that licensee's AB1207 had expired and licensee's assistant's AB1207 was not on file, which posed a potential, health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/13/2026
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Licensee Graves ensured she will submit an updated AB1207 training for her and her assistant to CCLD Fresno via text/email by POC deadline 03/13/2026.
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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.
Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Miguel Herrera
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2026


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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: GRAVES, MARCELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103809946
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2026
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During the inspection LPA Herrera observed adult #1 in the detached room (ADU) located in the property. Adult #1 was identified as licensee's sister who resided in the ADU. Upon a review of records LPA Herrera determined that adult #1 was finger print cleared, however was not associated to the day-care.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was expired. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2/2027. Licensee had immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. Licensee's assistant did not have a mandated training on file, however immunization records and CPR/First Aid were on file.

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 102416.2). Continued on 809-C.

Licensee Graves was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

To be continued on 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jose Penate
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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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: GRAVES, MARCELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103809946
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2026
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Licensee 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.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 License Marcella Graves. During the exit interview, Licensee Graves confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see LIC. 809-D). Licensee Marcella Graves was provided appeal rights. 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: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026
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