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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810277
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 11:28:27 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:NEW COVENANT EARLY EDUCATIONFACILITY NUMBER:
103810277
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MOLLY BENNETTFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1744 E NEES AVETELEPHONE:
(559) 298-0688
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93720
CAPACITY: 150TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 150CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Molly Bennett - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 1/28/24 at 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joseph Pacheco conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Molly Bennett. Also present was Facility Representative Abigail Bispo. Applicant is New Covenant Community Church and they are requesting to be licensed for 135 preschoolers ages 2-5 years old in classrooms 100-102 and 105 – 108 and 110; and 15 toddlers ages 18 months – 36 months in classrooms 103-104. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. This facility will operate year round.
All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in a cabinet in the director’s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the kitchenette area and in the main lobby. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the front lobby of the facility. Children will be signed in and out at the front lobby.
LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool classrooms measured to an approximate 4,845 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 135 preschool children. Total indoor activity space for the toddler classrooms measured to an approximate 803 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 15 toddler children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toddler toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via an outside water vendor service and delivered regularly. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted by the City of Fresno Fire Department for 135 preschool children and 15 toddler children on 1/23/25.
Changing tables in the toddler rooms have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: NEW COVENANT EARLY EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810277
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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 material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink while in use. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Sleep logs are kept in toddler classrooms. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the classroom and a copy is also kept in the child’s file.
LPA observed a total of 17 sinks, 1 urinal and 9 toilets available for preschool children’s use which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 135 preschool children. LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 1 toilet available for toddler children’s use which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 15 toddler children. There is a separate staff bathroom located in the main church lobby. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office and ill children will be escorted by staff to use the staff bathroom.
Facility will provide a Lunch that is prepared off-site and delivered daily. Facility will also provide AM snack and PM snack which will be prepared on-site. The kitchen area currently includes a freezer, refrigerator and food warmer. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children because the kitchenette is located separate from all classrooms and is locked.
The facility has submitted a waiver to have preschool and toddler children share a fully fenced playground at separate times. Wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage of the outdoor activity space to be shared by the preschool and toddler children measured to an approximate 8,739 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate a maximum capacity of 116 children. Shade is provided via a shade structure over the high climbing play equipment. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground(s). There is a climbing structure on the playground to be shared by preschool and toddler children. The outdoor play structure appeared to be age appropriate for preschool children but LPA did not observe a manufacturers sticker. LPA advised Director to obtain a copy of the manufacturers specifications stating what age ranges the equipment is appropriate for. Staff will ensure that all play equipment will be used by the age range for which it's intended. The play structure is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber chip cushioning. Staff will provide drinking water to children by using an igloo jug and a paper cup dispenser. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground(s) to be inaccessible to children. Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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: NEW COVENANT EARLY EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810277
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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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).

Director, Molly Bennett was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS has been submitted to the Fresno Regional Office. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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 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 their purchased equipment.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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: NEW COVENANT EARLY EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810277
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Pending a final file review and approval of the waiver for preschool and toddler children to share the outdoor activity space at separate times by the Fresno Regional Office, a recommendation will be made to license this facility for 135 preschool children and 15 toddler children.

Exit interview conducted with Director, Molly Bennett. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Pacheco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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