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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 150407309
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 12:36:51 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	150407309
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ARIEY, DENISE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	327 A STREET		TELEPHONE:	(661) 327-7267
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93304
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Denise Ariey		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:50 PM

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On 01/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Denise Ariey, Director. LPA toured facility, indoors and outdoors. The facility operates as a Staffing-Parent Cooperative. Outside of Director, Staff is comprised of parent volunteers. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, from 9:00 AM. -12:00 PM. Rooms occupied by children in center as identified on site map are; Nursery, Block, Snack, Pre-K/Music and Play dough rooms. Children's restrooms are Men's Toilet.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher/parent volunteer at all times. There is at least one staff member or participating parent present for each five children in attendance. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by water bottles, water dispenser and disposable cups. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera
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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Created By: Lady Cabrera On 01/28/2025 at 11:38 AM

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407309
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

101700(b)

Written Directives for Lead Testing

(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director stated that the children do not drink from the drinking fountains and only drink bottled water. LPA reviewed the regulation for Lead Testing in centers opened before 2010.
	POC Due Date: 01/28/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	On 10/18/2024, Director submitted an attestation letter stating the following: listing the facility's water source, stating that the water will not be consumed (either for drinking or cooking) from the facility. Director provided an updated LIC 999 facility sketch identifying all water outlets at the facility. POC Cleared.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Luisa Gavoutian

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Lady Cabrera

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407309
	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of 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.

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 101212).

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.

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. 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 stated that the children do not drink from the drinking fountains and only drink bottled water. LPA reviewed the regulation for Lead Testing in centers opened before 2010. On 10/18/2024, Director submitted an attestation letter stating the following: listing the facility's water source, stating that the water will not be consumed (either for drinking or cooking) from the facility. Attestation was approved on 01/28/2025.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera
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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407309
	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

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 Director Denise Ariey. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited on LIC809D.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera
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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