150407647-11-9-2023-57-CC-LCAA-CXESE2-20231109124802

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 150407647
Report Date: 11/09/2023
Date Signed: 11/09/2023 12:48:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/09/2023 12:48 PM - 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	150407647
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAKER, KATHRYN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2531 DRACENA		TELEPHONE:	(661) 326-7958
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93304
CAPACITY: 75	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 75	CENSUS: 46	DATE:	11/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Kathryn Baker		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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On 11/09/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gloria Reyes and Lady Cabrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Director Kathryn Baker and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 personal water bottles, water dispenser and disposable cups. Facility uses Nestle water service. All water fountains have been shut off. Parents provide lunch and the facility provides AM snack. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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. LPAs 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2023

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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407647
	VISIT DATE: 11/09/2023

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LPAs reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. During records reviewed, staff have not renewed mandated reporter training.

LPAs 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.

LPAs discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

Kathryn Baker 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred Kathryn Baker to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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:

Kathryn Baker 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lady Cabrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2023

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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: ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407647
	VISIT DATE: 11/09/2023

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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 Kathryn Baker. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).

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: 11/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/09/2023 12:48 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Lady Cabrera On 11/09/2023 at 12:15 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: ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407647
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/09/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 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. Facility has not conducted a water test for lead contamination, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/07/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated the facility's water testing for lead contamination will be scheduled by December 07, 2023 and will submit water lead testing results to the Fresno South licensing office upon completion. Facility provides water bottle service in each classroom with dispenser and disposable cups. All drinking fountains have been shut off.

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Six out of six staff did not renewed Mandated Reporter Certificate training from the last expired certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/30/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director Kathryn Baker will review all staff files and have all staff renewed the Mandated Reporter Certificate and submit proof of completion to Community Care Licensing by 11/30/2023.

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: 11/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/09/2023

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