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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243810150
Report Date: 03/18/2024
Date Signed: 03/18/2024 12:30:07 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/18/2024 12:30 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	YELLOW BRICK ROAD PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	243810150
ADMINISTRATOR:	LARGE, KAREN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	726 I STREET		TELEPHONE:	(209) 827-0679
CITY:	LOS BANOS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93635
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	03/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Karen Large		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 03/18/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha De Haro, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director Karen Large. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. LPA confirmed the phone number to the facility is 209-710-4284. The facility serves snacks and lunch. Meals are prepared across the street at the main facility’s kitchen.

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 will be made inaccessible. The Director agreed to make cleaning supplies in the kitchen inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. LPA was able to verify that fire drills are being completed at least once every 6 months.

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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. (Continued on LIC 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Martha DeHaro On 03/18/2024 at 11:54 AM

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: YELLOW BRICK ROAD PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810150
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the indoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed some cleaning supplies that were accessible to children, which were stored under the kitchen sink. LPA also observed the janitor closet was left unlocked as well as two other small closets/rooms (boiler room and electrical panel), which contained wiring or other items that could pose a danger if accessible to children.
	POC Due Date: 04/01/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility representative agreed to make all cleaning supplies in the kitchen inaccessible by adding a child safety latch to the cabinet or moving the cleaning supplies to an area that is inaccessible to the children. Facility representative also agreed to add plastic door spinners to the janitor closet, boiler room door, and electrical panel door. Proof of correction photos are to be sent via email to the CCLD office by the Plan of Correction date, April 1, 2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	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:

Cynthia Brannon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Martha DeHaro

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: YELLOW BRICK ROAD PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810150
	VISIT DATE: 03/18/2024

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The Director 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.

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 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. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that the 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 mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. The Director agreed to ensure that any missing staff trainings are completed as soon as possible. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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/.

The Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov was discussed, 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.

The Director 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. (Continued on LIC 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: YELLOW BRICK ROAD PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243810150
	VISIT DATE: 03/18/2024

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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 was cited during today’s inspection (see LIC 809-D).

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Karen Large.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also given.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2024

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