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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543801822
Report Date: 10/24/2024
Date Signed: 10/24/2024 12:35:48 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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
543801822
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
YENTES, BARBARAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2117 E. SUNSET AVE.TELEPHONE:
(559) 358-1118
CITY:TULARESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93274
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 37DATE:
10/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Briana SimonsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 10/24/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Behatriz Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Briana Simoes Avila and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

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

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.

Most Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Some sleep mats had exposed foam. Director was reminded that when foam is exposed they must be replaced or repaired for the health and safety of the children.

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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls facility was reminded to rake the wood chips as necessary to keep the cushioning under the swings and slide. All toilets and handwashing 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.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by pitchers and cups This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Food is provided by parents, and snack is provided by the center. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Behatriz Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Behatriz Gonzalez On 10/24/2024 at 12:07 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 543801822

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239.1(b)(5)
Napping Equipment
(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, 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.Physical Plant - Type B: 101239.1(b)(5) -

During todays facility inspection Licensing Program Analyst LPA Behatriz Gonzalez observed that many of the sleeping mats had exposed foam. LPA discused with acting director the consern of sanitary issues.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2024
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Facility will replace or repair any sleep mats with exposed foam. Facility will send documented pictures by the POC date to ensure they have been replaced or fixed.
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:Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Behatriz Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/24/2024


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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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 543801822
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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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 child care center director or fully-qualified teacher 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 most 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).

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.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Behatriz Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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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 SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 543801822
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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:.

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.

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 Director Briana Simoes. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).

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: Scott Herring
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Behatriz Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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