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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 223810262
Report Date: 03/10/2025
Date Signed: 03/10/2025 03:44:26 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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	223810262
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KELSEY WILKENSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5114 BULLION ST		TELEPHONE:	(209) 347-7322
CITY:	MARIPOSA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95338
CAPACITY: 36	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36	CENSUS: 28	DATE:	03/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Lori Dixon		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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On 03/10/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julio Rodriguez, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with facility representative Lori Dixon and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible and secured through doorknob spinners and door locks. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Staff was observed interacting and attending to children in care. LPA observed children’s toys and materials for classroom activities. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed rebar protruding from the ground near the fence in the outdoor play area. Facility representative placed cushioned cover over the bar during the visit and stated she has scheduled to have the rebar removed. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have wood chips as cushioning material to absorb falls. Facility representative stated the center utilizes shade structures outside during summer months. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. LPA observed unlocked shed in outdoor play area with cleaning products. Facility representative secured the shed during the visit.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by water dispensers and disposable cups in the classroom, and children can also bring personal water bottles. Director stated parents provide lunch to children and the facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julio Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810262
	VISIT DATE: 03/10/2025

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.

LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212).

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julio Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY PRESCHOOL LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 223810262
	VISIT DATE: 03/10/2025

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LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Lori Dixon. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julio Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2025

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