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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503911171
Report Date: 04/28/2021
Date Signed: 04/28/2021 02:50:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/28/2021 02:50 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:ESPINOZA, MELISSA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
503911171
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 10DATE:
04/28/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:05 PM
MET WITH:Melissa EspinozaTIME COMPLETED:
03:05 PM
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On April 28, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee, Licensee’s Assistant, Sierra Goddard, licensee’s husband, licensee’s minor child and nine day care children. Licensee, her husband and one minor child reside in the home. Verified licensee’s CPR and First Aid was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on April 25, 2022. Licensee’s Assistant, Sierra Goddard has not completed an Emergency Medical Services Authority CPR and First Aid certification. Licensee understands that her assistant will not be left alone to provide care and supervision to day care children. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on April 15, 2021.

A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed:
  • Fire clearance was received on April 27, 2021. Licensee states that fire inspector did not require for her to install a fire pull alarm.
  • LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPAs also observed two high chairs. There is a parent’s board that is located on the left hand side wall of bedroom #1 (day care room).
  • Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: ESPINOZA, MELISSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503911171
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2021
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  • Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place.
  • Licensee 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.
  • Licensee 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). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
  • Licensee states she does not be transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view.
  • During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed.
  • Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on September 20, 2020. Licensee’s Assistant completed the training on March 12, 2021.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee.

LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee 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. 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.

Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, less than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2021
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: ESPINOZA, MELISSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503911171
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2021
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The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective April 29, 2021.

During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2021
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