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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153810198
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/12/2023 03:18:59 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:	LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153810198
ADMINISTRATOR:	R		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2800 CALLOWAY DR		TELEPHONE:	(661) 679-6024
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93312
CAPACITY: 32	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Amanda Flores		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 6/7/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced annual inspection for The Learning Experience infant program. LPA met with Director, Amanda Flores, and toured the facility, indoors and outdoors. The Infant program consist of 4 classrooms. This is a part-time and full day program operating year round, 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday – Friday. The center provides AM/PM snacks and lunch. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The name of the childcare center Director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the Director's absence has been reported to the Department. The facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 4 infants in care. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The facility had sufficient age appropriate furniture and equipment, including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables, and feeding chairs. Each crib, mat, or cot was occupied by only one infant at a time and cribs were free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows. Infants are not swaddled in care. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and documents any signs of distress which include but is not limited to: flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Individual Infant Sleeping Plans were completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Staff-infant ratio requirements were being met while infants were sleeping.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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

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Created By: Theresa Marquez On 06/07/2023 at 04:04 PM

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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153810198
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(2)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on a record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #7 who is present today, is not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/08/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated Staff #7 will not be scheduled to work in the center until she has been properly associated to the center.

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:

Luisa Gavoutian

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Theresa Marquez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153810198
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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There were no bodies of water, firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment was in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained in a safe condition and was free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities were sanitary and in good operating condition. Floors in the facility were clean and safe.
All food was protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. The facility had one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

A sample of children's files were reviewed and contained contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan.
LPA also 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. Staff records contained documentation of meeting qualification requirements. At least one person trained in CPR and pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities.

Director Flores was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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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: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153810198
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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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.

Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility was constructed after January 1, 2010 and not subject to testing requirements at this time.

Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found: During a record review of staff records, Staff #7 is not associated to the facility. (see page LIC809-D):

An exit interview was conducted with Amanda Flores. LPA provided Flores with a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809), Appeal Rights, and the Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213). The LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

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