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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103900112
Report Date: 03/10/2026
Date Signed: 03/10/2026 04:56:22 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:HAMILTON, SAMELLAFACILITY NUMBER:
103900112
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HAMILTON,SAMELLAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 224-3332
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93705
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 8DATE:
03/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Deborah BattleTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 03/10/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Valerie Mireles and Jeovanna Yanez conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee’s assistant (Staff #1). Licensee arrived approximately 10 minutes later. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. LPA toured the home inside, outside and a census was taken. Staff #1 was providing care for eight preschool aged children, which was over ratio until Licensee returned. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the day care room and day care bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of locked doors. There is one fireplace in the home located in the day care room and is barricaded and made inaccessible. Licensee understands it will not be in use during daycare hours. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA observed table, chairs, television, a play kitchen and toys for the children to use while in care. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee reported there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

Continued to LIC809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/10/2026
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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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: HAMILTON, SAMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 103900112
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026
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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed a play tunnel, buggy, play house and bounce house for children to use while in care. There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The locked wrought iron pool gate opens away from the swimming pool but does not self-close or self-latch and did not comply with regulations. LPA Mireles opened the gate approximately 6 inches and the pool gate did not self-close or self-latch. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee had a 12 foot fixed rescue pole with body hook and pool alarm. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee was advised that effective 01/01/2025, all childcare facilities licensed by Community Care Licensing (CCL) by law will be required to adhere to AB2866 - The Pool Safety Act. According to Health & Safety Code 1596.814, additional safety features will be required, which are listed in AB2866. A full text of AB2866 is available in the attached link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2866.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 10/13/2023 and has not been renewed. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 09/14/2026. A review of records indicates that one employee has immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles; however, Staff #1 did not have immunization record on file.

LPA discussed the CCL 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).

Licensee 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. Staff #1 is pending their Criminal Record Clearance, which is addressed in a separate and unrelated Case Management – Deficiencies LIC809, dated 03/10/2026. 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.

Continued to LIC809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
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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: HAMILTON, SAMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 103900112
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026
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LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the CCL 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/.

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 licensee Samella Hamilton. During the exit interview, the licensee 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 next page). Licensee 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: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2026
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Created By: Valerie Mireles On 03/10/2026 at 04:01 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: HAMILTON, SAMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 103900112

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, the locked pool gate does not self-latch or self-close. Licensee has a pool safety hook and pool safety alarm. Licensee did not have a known US Coast Guard approved life safety ring or pool safety log. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2026
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Licensee will repair the pool gate to self- close and self-latch. She will obtain a US Coast Guard approved life safety ring and maintain a daily pool inspection log. LPA will conduct a follow-up visit.
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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Based on file review, Licensee completed her Mandated Reporter Training on 10/13/2023 and it has not been renewed. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2026
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Licensee agreed to complete and renew her Mandated Reporter Training and provide the completion certificate to LPA at the follow-up visit.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Valerie Mireles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026


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Created By: Valerie Mireles On 03/10/2026 at 04:01 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: HAMILTON, SAMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 103900112

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on file review, Staff #1 did not have immunizations on file for pertussis and measles. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2026
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Licensee will have Staff #1 obtain immunization record and/or have Staff #1 obtain immunizations for pertussis and measles. LPA will review at follow up visit.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(e)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, Licensee had eight napping preschool children present at the time of arrival and under the supervision of Staff #1 while Licensee was picking up additional school-age children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2026
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Licensee agreed to maintain ratio by taking at least two preschool aged children with her during drop offs and pick ups in order to maintain a ratio of 6 preschool children being supervised by one staff/assistant.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Valerie Mireles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2026


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