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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155601036
Report Date: 09/09/2026
Date Signed: 09/09/2026 01:32:32 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:	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: 109	CENSUS: 91	DATE:	09/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	07:30 AM
MET WITH:	Sylvia Fernandez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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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 September 9, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced random annual inspection of the facility, a single licensed child care center providing care and supervision to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Upon arrival, LPA met with Site Supervisor (SS) Sylvia Fernandez and conducted a tour of the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. The facility operates Monday through Friday, year-round, from 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, are required to test drinking and food-preparation water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. LPA verified the facility completed the required lead testing. The facility has no swimming pools or bodies of water. No firearms or ammunition are stored or permitted on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during today’s inspection. Furniture and equipment across all age groups are in good condition and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor play equipment is safe and well maintained. The outdoor activity space is free of hazards. Toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition, and floors throughout the facility are clean and safe.

Cynthia Brannon
Paul Garcia
	DATE: 09/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026

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.

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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: 09/09/2026

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LPA inspected the kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage rooms. All areas were clean, free of litter or rubbish, and showed no signs of rodents or vermin. Food is delivered from a central distribution kitchen. LPA observed thorough documentation of temperature checks for delivered, on-site, and stored food. Food is protected from contamination, and any contaminated food is immediately discarded or rejected upon delivery.

Solid waste containers have tight fitting covers and are in good serviceable condition. Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. Areas around climbing equipment and slides have adequate cushioning material. No insects or rodents were observed outdoors. The facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors meeting statutory requirements.

LPA reminded the facility representative that all adults 18 and older, including employees and volunteers (except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871), must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer an existing clearance prior to initial presence in the facility. Failure to meet this requirement may result in civil penalties of a minimum $100 per day for up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations.

Licensed capacity and limitations are being maintained. Staff files reviewed showed all staff possess current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certifications. The facility has reported the name of the director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence.

Sign-in/sign-out procedures are conducted using full legal signatures and recorded times on a digital platform. LPA observed children under continuous visual supervision, with teacher-to-child ratios maintained at no more than one teacher to twelve children.

Children’s files reviewed were complete with emergency contact information for authorized representatives and designated individuals. Staff files reviewed were complete with health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and documentation of current mandated reporter training.

Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a location accessible to authorized representatives.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026

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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: 09/09/2026

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In the infant area, LPA verified each crib, mat, or cot is used by only one infant at a time. Cribs are free from loose articles, including blankets and pillows, and no objects are attached or hanging above. Infants were not observed swaddled while in care.

Archives revealed staff conduct physical checks of sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document any signs of distress, including flushed skin, increased body temperature, restlessness, or labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleep position when not on their backs. Individual Infant Sleeping Plans were completed and on file for infants up to 12 months of age. Infants are placed on their backs for sleeping, and appropriate staff-infant ratios were met.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed medication storage, equipment and supplies, and applicable children’s, staff, and administrative records. For IMS guidance, see Child Care Center Evaluator Manual Sections 101173 and 101226. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided, including the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and access to “Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care and the ADA” at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and the lSS discussed the Community Care Licensing Division website at www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), quarterly updates, COVID-19 resources, mandated reporter training, Safe Sleep information, lead poisoning prevention materials, forms, and regulations.

The facility representative was also informed of MyChildCarePlan.org, a statewide consumer education website connecting families with child care providers and local Resource and Referral agencies.

To support improvement of the inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address on file. Facilities are encouraged to complete the survey and provide feedback. Questions may be emailed to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Further information on the inspection process and tools is available at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026

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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: 09/09/2026

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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Sylvia Fernandez. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Paul Garcia
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026

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