243808935-11-28-2023-04-CC-KVAG-CXZU3E-20231128141327

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243808935
Report Date: 11/28/2023
Date Signed: 11/28/2023 02:13:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/28/2023 02:13 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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED		FACILITY NUMBER:	243808935
ADMINISTRATOR:	ROBERTA HEREDIA		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	3190 COLLINS DR		TELEPHONE:	(209) 626-5741
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95348
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Juan Gama		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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On 11/28/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ka Vang and Erica Pacheco conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Juan Gama. This facility operates on a full year schedule; Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA confirmed the facility has a working telephone service at (209) 626-5741.

This facility does provide PM snacks. Food is prepared on site. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. This facility does not provide meals to children since the children eat lunch at school.

LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and a census was taken. There were no children present during the inspection. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a qualified teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than fourteen children in attendance.

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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

During the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors as drinking water is provided by personal water bottle.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2023

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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED	FACILITY NUMBER: 243808935
	VISIT DATE: 11/28/2023

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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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

There is a working fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 12/16/2022 (see LIC 809-D page).

Licensee Juan Gama 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. Upon notification from the Department, Licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

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.

At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. During record review, all staff have mandated child abuse reporting training. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2023

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED	FACILITY NUMBER: 243808935
	VISIT DATE: 11/28/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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-care-centers/

Licensee 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.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection. (See page LIC809-D for additional information).

Licensee Juan Gama was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Juan Gama.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/28/2023 02:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED	FACILITY NUMBER: 243808935
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/28/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the last time a fire drill was completed was 12/16/2022. Based on this information, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/12/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide documentation stating how he will insure that moving forward staff will conduct a fire drill every six months to comply with the regulation above. Licensee will also complete a fire drill by the plan of correction due date and provide documentation. Documentation is to be provided by, 12/12/2023, via email to LPA Erica Pacheco.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ka Vang	TELEPHONE: (559) 410-0327
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2023

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