153808747-8-24-2023-57-CC-JPEE-CV23CJ-20230824180800

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808747
Report Date: 08/24/2023
Date Signed: 08/24/2023 06:08:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2023 06:08 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:	GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808747
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAURIE CURBOW		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1130 17TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(661) 633-2302
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93301
CAPACITY: 72	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72	CENSUS: 45	DATE:	08/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Laurie Curbow		TIME COMPLETED:	06:25 PM

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On 08/24/2023, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPAs) Jose Penate and Meche Rosales, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPAs met with Director, Laurie Curbow and Assistant Director, Candice Lujan and toured the facility indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. The facility has three preschool classrooms, rooms are identified as room #3, room #4 and room #5. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and a pm snack are provided and brought in, and meals are eaten in the classrooms.

No poisons were observed during the inspection. 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.

During inspection LPA’s observed three 2-3inch screws that were protruding from the door jam that were sharp and eye level to the children in care. LPA discussed with director of the potential danger to the care of children with the screws being exposed. Assistant Director immediately removed the screws and address the issue at hand. Director ensures to remedy any issues of the physical plant for the safety of children in care. LPA discussed with director of the potential danger to the care of children with the screws being exposed. 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, swings 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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: GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808747
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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Drinking water is provided by water dispenser and disposable cups. 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. 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. Infant files reviewed include Infant Needs and Services Plan and Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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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: GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808747
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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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/.

Director 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, Laurie Curbow.

Per title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies being cited (LIC809-C).

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: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jose Penate
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2023 06:08 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Jose Penate On 08/24/2023 at 04:26 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: GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808747
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239(n)

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies

(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA's observed three 2-3inch screws protruding from the door jam that were at eye level to the children in care. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/24/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director immediately removed screws from the door jam. (Deficiency Cleared on visit)

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	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:

Duane Matsubara

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Jose Penate

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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