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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155601029
Report Date: 03/15/2024
Date Signed: 03/15/2024 12:05:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/15/2024 12:05 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	GRANITE POINTE PRESCHOOL ROOM 39 AND ROOM 40		FACILITY NUMBER:	155601029
ADMINISTRATOR:	PENA, ANNA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	2900 BERKSHIRE RD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 527-6466
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Anna Pena		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 03/15/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Her and Christopher Burnias conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection and met with Applicant Anna Pena. LPA reviewed the reason of the inspection, and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. This is a new preschool application, and the applicant is requesting 48 preschool children ages 3-5. This program will operate year round. This facility will provide full-time care from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. This facility is on the campus of Granite Pointe Elementary School. This program will operate in classrooms 39 & 40. Applicant is aware to contact Fresno Community Care Licensing for a change in classrooms and/or change in capacity.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. The facility will have the facility tested for lead.

Applicant Anna Pena stated that the children will be provided breakfast, lunch, and PM snack from the elementary school. The meals are prepped in the school cafeteria, then transported to the classrooms to be served.

The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition. There are enough tables, cubbies, chairs, and plenty of toys for children to play. There are working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms, located on the ceiling.

LPA reviewed with Applicant Anna Pena, that any future changes to the classrooms are required to ensure that furniture does not tip over on to children, the furniture are to be anchored or situated that tipping does not occur. Classroom changes of furniture shall be situated that 100% visual supervision is always provided to children in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024

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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GRANITE POINTE PRESCHOOL ROOM 39 AND ROOM 40	FACILITY NUMBER: 155601029
	VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024

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Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Applicant Anna Pena. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 2346 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 48 preschool children at a time. There is adequate storage space available for children's belongings in the classroom. Applicant understands that children's equipment needs to match the capacity she is licensed for. Toys and equipment appear to be age appropriate. There are a total of 4 toilets, and 6 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity of 48 preschool children.

The approximate outside square footage for the preschool area is 26607 which will accommodate requested capacity of 48 preschool children. The preschool play area is gated all around. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, and one climbing equipment. The climbing structure is covered by tents to provide shade. There is an awning above the classroom doors leading to the play area that will also provide shade. Applicant is using wood chips to cushion fall zones. LPA reminded Applicant Anna Pena, to provide adequate supervision at all times.

A fire clearance of 48 consisting of 48 preschool children was received on 03/05/2024. Fire clearance was approved by Bakersfield City Fire Department Fire Prevention.

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

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA reviewed with Applicant Anna Pena, the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

The following documents should be posted at the facility:

* PUB 269- Child passenger restraint systems poster 101225(f) Transportation

* Pub 393- Notification of Parents Rights 101218.1(c) Admission Procedures

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024

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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: GRANITE POINTE PRESCHOOL ROOM 39 AND ROOM 40	FACILITY NUMBER: 155601029
	VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024

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* License 101390(a) License

* Menus 101227(a)(6) Food Services

* LIC 613A- Personal Rights form 101223(b)(2) Personal Rights

* LIC 610- Disaster Plan 101174(a)

* LIC 9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist 101174(b)

* Activity Schedule

* Lead Poisoning brochure

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The following will need to be completed before licensure:

· Bolts on the outdoor play area fencing need to be shaved and/or capped.

· Shared Outdoor Waiver

Pending a final file review, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for the requested capacity of 48 preschool children.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Anna Pena.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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