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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153903411
Report Date: 06/27/2023
Date Signed: 06/27/2023 02:46:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/27/2023 02:46 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:DUNKEL, BETSY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153903411
ADMINISTRATOR:DUNKEL, BETSYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 204-6273
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93311
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Betsy Dunkel - Licensee TIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 6/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Betsy Dunkel who accompanied LPA on a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch. Days and hours of operation are Mon-Fri 05:30 PM – 07:30 AM, Sat & Sun 24 hours.

The areas of the home that are accessible to the day-care children are the kitchen, family room, and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by latches at top of door and baby gates. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. 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. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. The fireplace located in the family room is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during day-care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Licensee stated she does not care for children under the age of two (2) years. LPA observed accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. There is a working telephone and cellphone number was verified. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files, which were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee maintains documentation of immunizations for influenza, pertussis, and measles for herself and staff. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current expiring on 11/2024. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate was completed on 4/28/2022. Licensee is aware that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advanced notice (continued on LIC809-C).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/27/2023
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: DUNKEL, BETSY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153903411
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2023
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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) are not currently being provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA & Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing (CCL) website (www.ccld.ca.gov) which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms, and Regulations. Licensee stated she is receiving PINs and updates through email.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2023
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