543804561-1-6-2023-57-CC-DMEO-CMTTHL-20230106134455

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543804561
Report Date: 01/06/2023
Date Signed: 01/06/2023 01:45:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/06/2023 01:45 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 SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	BIG HUG DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543804561
ADMINISTRATOR:	GUERRERO, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 802-7202
CITY:	DINUBA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93618
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	01/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Guerrero		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 01/06/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diane Mercado, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Maria Emma Guerrero. Also present was Staff #1 (S1). Licensee is Spanish Speaking and LPA Mercado assisted with interpretation. 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. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6am-6pm. Care and supervision is provided in two attached rooms designated as day care rooms and are accessed from the front yard. Day care rooms and bathroom in day care room are the only accessible rooms to day care children as they do not have access to the rest of the house. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by the use of locked door leading to the rest of the house. Meals are prepared in the kitchen and eaten in the day care room. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the day care rooms, day care room restroom, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a trampoline in the back yard. Trampoline is completely covered with netting. The trampoline will be used by day care children. Licensee is aware to allow only one child to use trampoline at one time. LPA reviewed with licensee that two adults should be present when trampoline is in use. One adult shall be supervising the children on the trampoline, and another adult supervising children playing. Trampoline to be locked when not in use and ladder/stepping stool to be removed from entrance to trampoline when not in use. Trampoline to remain in good repair. Licensee is aware that it is her responsibility to keep the children safe. There are no bodies of water on the premises and no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed on the premises. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Continued 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diane Mercado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: BIG HUG DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543804561
	VISIT DATE: 01/06/2023

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Freestanding electric fireplace in living room is inaccessible to children and is not used during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 802-7202. There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was not completed. Licensee and Licensee assistant has never completed training. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 12/17/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Continued 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diane Mercado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: BIG HUG DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543804561
	VISIT DATE: 01/06/2023

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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diane Mercado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/06/2023 01:45 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Diane Mercado On 01/06/2023 at 01:27 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: BIG HUG DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543804561
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and Licensee assistant did not have requried training completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/06/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated will complete training for herself and assistant and submit certificate to Fresno Regional Office by POC due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Susie Fanning

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Diane Mercado

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023

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