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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153810206
Report Date: 07/18/2023
Date Signed: 07/18/2023 02:27:06 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:BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
153810206
ADMINISTRATOR:MAGANA, GLORIBELFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:608 KENTUCKY STTELEPHONE:
(661) 631-5555
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 16DATE:
07/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Alma RuizTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 07/18/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Her and Pa Kou Vue, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Jessica Okamoto and Gloribel Magana, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

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 has provided evidence of completed water testing for samples collected on 12/17/22 with no action level exceedances noted

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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

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. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Facility representative 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2023
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: BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810206
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023
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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. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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 incomplete for health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and missing current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
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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: BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810206
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023
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LPA Nancy Her informed facility representative Jessica Okamoto that this report dated 07/18/2023 document one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Nancy Her informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/18/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Jessica Okamoto.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023
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Created By: Nancy Her On 07/18/2023 at 01:48 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: BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810206

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was one staff member providing care and supervision of children that do not have a criminal record clearance or an exemption from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/18/2023
Plan of Correction
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During today's inspection, uncleared staff member left the facility. Facility Representative understands that a criminal record clearance needs to be granted prior to employment.
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:Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023


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Created By: Nancy Her On 07/18/2023 at 01:48 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: BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810206

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff member have not completed initial mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/01/2023
Plan of Correction
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Staff members will complete mandated reporter training and submit copies of certificate of completion to Fresno Community Care Licensing by 08/01/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Several staff members were missing verification of immunity against pertussis and measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/01/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit verification of immunity of pertussis and measles to Fresno Community Care Licensing by 08/01/2023.
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:Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023


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Created By: Nancy Her On 07/18/2023 at 01:48 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: BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153810206

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff members do not have a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/01/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit verification of immunity of a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician to Fresno Community Care Licensing by 08/01/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)
Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were several children present during today's inspection that had not been signed in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/01/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit prevention plan to Fresno Community Care Licensing by 08/01/2023.
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:Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2023


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