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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155601002
Report Date: 11/13/2025
Date Signed: 11/13/2025 01:37:29 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:DISCOVERY DEPOT CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
155601002
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MENDEZ, CHRISTINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1620 E TRUXTON AVETELEPHONE:
(661) 324-0984
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 22TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 22CENSUS: 6DATE:
11/13/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:21 PM
MET WITH:Program Director, Erin WilcoxTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 11/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valentin Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management visit and met with Program Director, Erin Wilcox. LPA took a census and a tour of the facility. During today’s inspection, LPA interviewed Program Director, Erin Wilcox regarding the incidents that were reported to Community Care Licensing Office (CCL).

On 10/30/2025, CCL received an Unusual Incident Report from the facility. On 10/30/2025 at approximately 10:45 AM, while in the playground Child #1 (C1) pushed against the emergency exit door with his entire body and was able to force it open about 5 inches before staff was able to close it. Program Director stated that no children excited through the gate. An alram has been ordered to be installed at emergency exit door. A chain loop has also been ordered. There were 2 staff in the playground stationed in different areas. This appears to be an isolated incident, and staff took appropriate measures to address this incident.

On 10/31/2025, CCL received an Unusual Incident Report from the facility. On 10/31/2025 at approximately 10:45 AM, while in the playground Child #2 (C2) reached through the southeast corner of the fence and found a syringe. A staff who was nearby immediately took the syringe from C2. C2 did not touch the needle end. Staff sanitized C2’s hands and washed them with soap and water in the classroom. The syringe was given to Program Director for proper disposal. Program Director also notified C2’s mother about this incident. There were 2 staff in the playground stationed in different areas. The facility now conducts daily checks that include walking the exterior perimeter of the playground fence and have been trained to prevent children from reaching outside the fence.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valentin Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/13/2025
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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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: DISCOVERY DEPOT CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155601002
VISIT DATE: 11/13/2025
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This appears to be an isolated incident, and staff took appropriate measures to address this incident. LPA discussed with Program Director to continue reporting any unusual incidents to the Department within the next working day.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Erin Wilcox. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valentin Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2025
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