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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155620523
Report Date: 02/18/2025
Date Signed: 02/18/2025 03:17:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/18/2025 03:17 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:MELGOZA RAMIREZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
155620523
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:50 PM
MET WITH:Alma Melgoza RamirezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 2/18/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Alma Melgoza Ramirez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her adult son and one minor child 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.

Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
  • This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, master bedroom #1, master bathroom #1 and hallway bathroom #2. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof doorknob covers, doorknob key locks and a child proof safety gate.
  • There is an electrical fireplace in the living 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 living room, a sectional couch and a flat screen television on top of the electrical fireplace cabinet. LPA observed in the master bedroom a queen size bed. Children will nap in the master bedroom and living room on mats. Infants will nap in a crib or play yard. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.
  • Facility has a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted onto the living room wall. There is a functioning smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2025
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: MELGOZA RAMIREZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620523
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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  • Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 6/23/2026.
  • Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 9/13/2024.
  • Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 7/24/2024.
  • Knives are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored inside a hallway closet that is key locked. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink and made inaccessible by the use of child proof safety gate and a cabinet child safety lock. Other poisons are stored key locked in the wooden shed that is located in the backyard.
  • 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 are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
  • There are two dogs that are kept in the inaccessible backyard. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
  • Firearms and ammunition are stored separately in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Poisons are stored key locked wooden shed that is located in the backyard.
  • 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).
  • Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free.
  • Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
(Continued on LIC809-C):
SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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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: MELGOZA RAMIREZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620523
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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  • Fenced backyard will not be accessible to the day care children. Applicants states day care children will have access to the front fenced yard. LPA observed a sodded front yard and a cemented driveway. There is a PG & E gas meter on the right side run of the home.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant.
  • Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain her facility incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov.
  • SB 792 immunizations are on file.
  • 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 Saturday from 5:00 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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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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: MELGOZA RAMIREZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155620523
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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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.

Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
  • Applicant will make inaccessible the PG & E gas meter that is located in the front right side run of the home.

Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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