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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155601036
Report Date: 07/14/2026
Date Signed: 07/14/2026 11:55:24 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/14/2026 11:55 AM - 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:	STERLING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	155601036
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GONZALES, YOLANDA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	3000 STERLING ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 336-5236
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93306
CAPACITY: 144	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 144	CENSUS: 81	DATE:	07/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	07:50 AM
MET WITH:	Sylvia Fernandez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:55 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On July 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management Incident inspection. LPA Garcia met with Site Supervisor (SS) Sylvia Fernandez, toured the facility, and conducted a census of children in care. During today’s inspection, LPA focused on the infant classroom # 3 and 4 and observed six children present. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on an unusual incident reported to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on July 7, 2026. The report revealed an outlet spark that caused a burning smell within two sections of a single classroom in the facility. Incident Summary On July 7, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m. two in-house maintenance technicians were swapping out a non- serviceable electric stacked washer/dryer combo unit with a new one into a utility closet located in classroom #3. While the technicians were pulling out the unserviceable unit, a “laud electricity pop” was heard followed by a large “fire” shaped arc flash that was clearly observed by present staff. A large black cloud of smoke rose in the air near the ceiling roof line of the room that quickly migrated to the other side of the classroom where two children, staff and one parent were present. The migrating black smoke immediately triggered the fire alarm. All individuals in the building, which included two transitional infants evacuated the immediate area and established a staging area outside. The scent of the powerful arc indicated a strong odor that triggered breathing issues that resulted in coughing. The onsite technicians remained in the classroom to address/assess the issue. The fire department was contacted telephonically and advised not to come as the situation was under control.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2026

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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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: STERLING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 155601036
	VISIT DATE: 07/14/2026

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While the area was being assessed, the on-site supervisors directed staff to temporarily relocate arriving children and children already in care to a serviceable classroom due to the active situation and the strong present odor of the arc flash in their primary room.

No children required medical attention. Parents were verbally notified on site and in person of the incident.
Later that same day at approximately 2:30 p.m., administrators gave an “all clear” to return to classroom #3 as it was declared safe and serviceable for children to return as there was an absent of noticeable odors.

The Manager of the maintenance department of the organization revealed during a telephonic interview that there was no structural damage to the building, and it is believed to have been caused by a defective cord and/or the failure of the circuit breaker automatically tripping as required. The manager also indicated there was no error on behalf of his two on-site technicians and there were only minor soot marks on the wall that were easily cleaned.

The Maintenance Manager indicated on the day of the incident, he had a professional electric contractor based out of Bakersfield California assess the internal electrical wiring, outlets and breakers to ensure safety requirements were met.

No photographs were taken of the area where the arc occurred. LPA observed the area and took photographs of the rear of the units and outlets. There was an absence of any indication that an incident had occurred.

During the inspection, Program Manager Letisha Brooks advised LPA that she would provide documentation from the electric contractor outlining what repairs took place and his assessment of the source of the high-voltage arc.

Incident Review and Compliance

Information gathered revealed that on site administrators and staff responded quickly, in a coordinated effort in response to the active situation demonstrating effective emergency procedure action that was successful.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2026

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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: STERLING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 155601036
	VISIT DATE: 07/14/2026

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Based on the information obtained and a review of the incident, LPA determined the ALL staff involved handled the incident appropriately and determined that reporting requirements were met. On site Supervisors and staff took appropriate measures to address the incident, following both internal policy and Title 22 Regulations.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, no deficiency was cited during today's inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
An Exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Briseyda Hernandez.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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