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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153910680
Report Date: 07/24/2025
Date Signed: 07/24/2025 03:10:36 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:ACHESON,SONYA/VEGA,AMELIA/SATAWAKE,CHEYENNE FCCFACILITY NUMBER:
153910680
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ACHESON/VEGA/SATAWAKEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 432-7189
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 14DATE:
07/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:56 AM
MET WITH:Sonya AchesonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On July 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Licensee, Sonja Acheson. Also present was Staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S2. Days and hours of operation are 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday - Friday . The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 479-7097.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. A current facility sketch was reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom, living room play room and outdoor back yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gates and door spinners. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. There is one cat and two (2) small dogs that reside on the property. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. During the inspection, an empty (No Water) in-ground pool was observed in the backyard of the facility. The pool was enclosed by a chain-link fence fitted with plastic slats, which appeared to be an attempt to prevent foothold access. However, the modification is ineffective, as it did not sufficiently prevent a foothold for climbing or secure the area against potential child entry. This represents a potentially unique safety risk requiring further evaluation to determine compliance with outdoor hazard regulations and adherence with the Pool Saft Act. .

Per licensee, 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.
The fireplace located in the Living room and is made inaccessible by a screen 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. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: ACHESON,SONYA/VEGA,AMELIA/SATAWAKE,CHEYENNE FCC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910680

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2025

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:
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Based on observation,interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when Adult #1 was observed providing care and supervision to children in care. This individual was neither cleared through the required background check process nor associated with any other licensed facility.
POC Due Date: 07/28/2025
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Adult #2 will undergo a background check in accordance with Community Care Licensing Division requirements by the above date.
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Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed a total of thirteen (13) children present in care, four (4) of the present children were infants. This exceeds the maximum allowable capacity for the facility based on license specifications. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/30/2025
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The licensee agreed to review the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Ratio and Capacity requirements applicable to their facility. Upon completion of the review, the licensee will sign the bottom of the document acknowledging their understanding of the regulatory standards.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Paul Garcia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2025


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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: ACHESON,SONYA/VEGA,AMELIA/SATAWAKE,CHEYENNE FCC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910680

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

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 when facility records revealed that both the licensee and her assistant only possessed expired CPR certifications at the time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care as this is a repeat violation.
POC Due Date: 08/04/2025
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Licensee and her assistant will be recertified by the above date.
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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.
Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Paul Garcia
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2025


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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: ACHESON,SONYA/VEGA,AMELIA/SATAWAKE,CHEYENNE FCC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910680
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2025
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years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleepwebpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.
During the inspection, LPA observed a total of thirteen (13) children present in care, four (4) of the present children were infants. This exceeds the maximum allowable capacity for the facility based on license specifications.

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 January 21, 2025. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on March 11, 2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.
During the inspection, Staff #2 was observed providing care and supervision to children in care. This individual was neither cleared through the required background check process nor associated with any other licensed facility.

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
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2025
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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: ACHESON,SONYA/VEGA,AMELIA/SATAWAKE,CHEYENNE FCC
FACILITY NUMBER: 153910680
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2025
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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)

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D)

LPA Paul Garcia informed licensee Sonya Acheson that this report dated July 24, 2025, documents two (2) Type A citations. Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Paul Garcia informed the licensee Sonya Acheson to provide a copy of this licensing report dated July 24, 2025, that documents any Type A citations 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.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative Sonya Acheson During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home. A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2025
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