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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155620439
Report Date: 08/14/2024
Date Signed: 08/14/2024 03:43:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2024 03:43 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:TOVAR, RITA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
155620439
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
TOVAR, RITAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 319-4144
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93306
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Rita TovarTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 8/14/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Rita Tovar for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and her adult son reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on 5/3/24.

Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
  • Fire clearance was received on 5/10/24. Fire pull alarm is located in the home’s kitchen wall.
  • This is a single story, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room (napping room), family room/dining room (day care room) and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof safety gates, door knob key locks and plastic door knob covers.
  • There is a fireplace in the family room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort.
  • LPA observed in the napping room; child size furniture, a diaper changing table, safe toys, and books for the children. There is a flat screen television mounted onto the wall. There is a parents board on the left wall of the home's entry way. Observed in family room, child size table and chairs, child size furniture, an easel art pad and other safe toys. There is a portable sink for the day care children. Children will nap in the living room on mats. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2024
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: TOVAR, RITA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620439
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024
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  • Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is mounted onto the kitchen wall. There is a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
  • Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 12/5/25. Applicant’s Assistant, Katrina Dix completed the training through American Heart Association and expires on 12/6/25.
  • Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 12/6/23.
  • Knives are stored inside a plastic container with a tight fitted lid that is kept inside a top kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored in the inaccessible master bedroom. Cleaning compounds are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet.
  • Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
  • Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
  • There is an in-ground pool that is not fenced in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. The gate is not self-latching/self-closing and does not swing away from the pool. There is also a four foot fence that barricades the in-ground pool. LPA observed five windows and one door that have direct access to the body of water.
  • There are two dogs that will be kept in the master bedroom inaccessible to the day care children. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
  • Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are not stored under key locked.
  • Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a).
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
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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: TOVAR, RITA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620439
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024
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  • Fenced backyard has a cemented and sodded area for the children. There is Step 2 picnic bench, Little Tikes basketball hoop, three tricycles, and patio furniture. There is a patio porch for shade.
  • Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 12/13/23. Applicant’s Assistant completed the training on 1/19/24.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant.
  • SB 792 immunizations are on file.
  • Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain the family child care home incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov.
  • Applicant is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises.
  • Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be 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.

Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided.

LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
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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: TOVAR, RITA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620439
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024
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Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and a second prelicensing will be conducted within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
  • Applicant will store poisons under key lock. LPA observed two containers of RAID insect killer and two containers of Round Up.
  • Applicant will barricade the in-ground pool with fencing that is in compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed five windows and one door that have direct access to the body of water.
Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a second prelicensing inspection, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gloria Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024
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