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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103909669
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 09:44:23 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2025 09:44 AM - 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	TAMEZ, STELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	103909669
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TAMEZ, STELLA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 367-1195
CITY:	CLOVIS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93619
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS:	DATE:	03/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Stella Tamez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	10:00 AM

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On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced annual required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Stella Tamez. LPA explained the reason for the visit, also present was staff #1 (S1). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-4:30PM. Licensee stated, and LPA observed one (1) large dog and one (1) small dog. Pets are not accessible to the children; licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. Licensee confirmed there are not firearms or ammunition in the home.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. During today’s inspection there were 10 children present, children were free playing upon LPA arrival. Licensee confirmed that the bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners and safety latches.

This is a single-story home, LPA observed an electric fireplace in the living room, fireplace is made in accessible by a glass door. Licensee stated that fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.

During today’s inspection Licensee advised LPA there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly, areas and surfaces accessible to children are clean and sanitary. LPA observed age-appropriate dramatic play equipment, toys, and materials. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in the laundry room. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed a hot tube to the left of the back yard. Hot tub is locked and inaccessible to LPA observed age-appropriate toys and dramatic play equipment. CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025

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: TAMEZ, STELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103909669
	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025

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Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 3/23/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 6/19/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025

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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: TAMEZ, STELLA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103909669
	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025

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LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

LPA discussed the 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-and-resources/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 infants devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Stella

Tamez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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