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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503808634
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 03:02:39 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/03/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Valerie Mireles
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20250103145014
FACILITY NAME:SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
503808634
ADMINISTRATOR:GUTHMILLER, JANETFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1308 COFFEE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 526-2273
CITY:MODESTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95355
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 20DATE:
03/06/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Catherine SanguinettiTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not ensure day care child(ren) immunization records are up to date.
Staff made inappropriate comments to day care children.
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On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles and Licensing Program Manager Kari McWilliams conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering investigation findings. LPA met with designated teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken.

This agency investigated the complaint alleging Licensee does not ensure day care child’s immunization records are up to date and staff made inappropriate comments to day care children. During the investigation, LPA Mireles conducted interviews, reviewed facility records and observed surveillance video.

Continued to LIC9099-C.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/03/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Valerie Mireles
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20250103145014

FACILITY NAME:SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
503808634
ADMINISTRATOR:GUTHMILLER, JANETFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1308 COFFEE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 526-2273
CITY:MODESTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95355
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 20DATE:
03/06/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Catherine SanguinettiTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee grabbed day care child in a rough manner.
Licensee yelled at day care child.
Licensee allows unqualified staff to provide care and supervision to day care children.
Licensee allows infant and preschool children to co-mingle.
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On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Mireles and Licensing Program Manager Kari McWilliams conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering investigation findings. LPA met with designated teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. A tour of the facility was conducted, and a census was taken.

During the investigation, LPA Mireles conducted interviews, reviewed facility records and observed surveillance video. LPA observed the interactions between the Licensee and children to be minimal as the children were primarily being supervised by their designated teachers; however, it should be noted that the Licensee was also not consistently present in the facility and there was inconsistent information obtained. Although these allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Continued to LIC9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20250103145014
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808634
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, no deficiency is cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with Teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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Control Number 04-CC-20250103145014
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808634
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Based on review of facility records, Child 1 did not have immunization records in the file. Therefore, the allegation that, ‘Licensee does not ensure day care child’s immunization records are up to date,’ is SUBSTANTIATED. Type B citation will be issued for violation of CCR 101220.1(a) as a result of substantiated allegation.

Based on interviews and observation, Staff 4 has been observed making inappropriate comments to children, making statements such as, “You’re spoiled,” “You don’t listen,” and repeatedly tell the children, “If you don’t stop talking, I’m going to turn off the movie. Stop talking!” Staff 1 was observed making statements to a children that they are bad and don’t listen. Therefore, the allegation that, ‘staff made inappropriate comments to day care children,’ is SUBSTANTIATED. A Type B citation will be issued for violation of CCR 101223(a)(3) as a result of the substantiated allegation.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Type B citations will be issued for violation of CCR101220.1(a) and CCR101223(a)(3) as a result of substantiated allegation. Children need to be in a safe, healthful, and comfortable environment. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

An exit interview conducted with Teacher Catherine Sanguinetti. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was given and will be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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Control Number 04-CC-20250103145014
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SEQUOIA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 503808634
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/20/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(a)
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101220.1 Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a child care center, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 6000.
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Director will submit a plan of correction by the end of day 03/07/2025.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

Based on review of facility records, Child 1 did not have immunization records in the file.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
10161(a)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from... intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse ....
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director will submit a plan of correction by the end of day 03/07/2025.
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Based on interviews and observation, Staff 4 has been observed making inappropriate comments to children, making statements such as, “You’re spoiled,” “You don’t listen,” and repeatedly tell the children, “If you don’t stop talking, I’m going to turn off the movie. Stop talking!” Staff 1 was observed making statements to a children that they are bad and don’t listen.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Valerie Mireles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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