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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153806092
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 02:25:25 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	KIDZ KONNECTION		FACILITY NUMBER:	153806092
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ESPINOZA, REBECCA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 303-8358
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93309
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:55 AM
MET WITH:	Rebecca Espinoza		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:35 PM

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On 01/29/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee, Rebecca Espinoza. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM and other hours as arranged.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed the day care room, day care bathroom, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible using a divider door and doorknob spinners. Currently, the backyard will be made inaccessible.

There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee has alarm sensors on both French doors that are accessible to the backyard where the built-in swimming pool is located. The licensee has not complied with the new pool safety regulation requirements. LPA will issue a Type B citation.

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.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and 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.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 303-8358.

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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Denisia Jimenez On 01/29/2025 at 01:51 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: KIDZ KONNECTION	FACILITY NUMBER: 153806092
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee has not met the new pool safety requirements which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that she will make sure she is in compliance and have a Self-closing, self-latching gate – with a key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground, Maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure, An approved safety pool cover that meets ASTM International Standard F1346-23 or an alarm that when placed in a swimming pool will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water, must meet ASTM International Standard F220, Life ring – diameter of 17 inches, approved by the US Coast Guard and Rescue pole with a body hook – minimum fixed length of 12 feet. Daily Inspection – Licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the safety features and equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the Department upon request. LPA will do an in person case management visit to make sure licensee is in compliance.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Scott Herring

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Denisia Jimenez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDZ KONNECTION	FACILITY NUMBER: 153806092
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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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 03/14/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 05/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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 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. 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.

LPA discussed 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-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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDZ KONNECTION	FACILITY NUMBER: 153806092
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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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 licensee, Rebecca Espinoza. 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, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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