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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543804699
Report Date: 09/09/2026
Date Signed: 09/09/2026 04:03:31 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:KARENA'S LITTLE TYKES DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543804699
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MATTOS, KARENAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 685-0943
CITY:TULARESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93274
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 10DATE:
09/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Karena MattosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection and was met by Licensee Karena Mattos. The licensee’s assistant was also present. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside, and a census was taken. LPA reviewed the facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, one hallway bathroom, living room, day care room, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible using a baby gate and doorknob spinners.

LPA advised the licensee that effective 01/01/2025, family child care homes must comply with AB 2866 – Pool Safety, as facilities are no longer exempt from the Swimming Pool Safety Act. Health and Safety Code Section 1596.814 requirements were reviewed.

There is an inground swimming pool in the backyard, which is fenced and made inaccessible. LPA verified the pool gate is at least 60 inches high, self-closing, self-latching, key-lockable at least 60 inches above the ground, and opens away from the pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. LPA verified the gate has no vertical clearance exceeding 2 inches, no gaps or voids larger than 4 inches in diameter, and no protrusions or footholds that would allow climbing.

LPA verified that the pool alarm is ASTM certified and functioning properly. LPA observed a life ring meeting the minimum 17-inch diameter requirement and U.S. Coast Guard approval, and a rescue pole with a body hook meeting the minimum 12-foot length requirement. Equipment is visible from the pool and readily accessible. Licensee was reminded to conduct daily inspections of all pool safety features before opening, and LPA verified the licensee maintains a daily inspection log.

Cynthia Brannon
Aurelio Mendoza
DATE: 09/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: KARENA'S LITTLE TYKES DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543804699
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2026
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Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are stored in locked areas; none were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is one fireplace located in the living room. It is made inaccessible with a metal screen and glass door and is not used during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and adequate heating and ventilation.

This is a single-level home with no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has working telephone service, and LPA confirmed the phone number.

Licensee ensures children are supervised at all times and understands children must not be left in parked vehicles. The backyard outdoor play area is fenced, and no hazards were observed. Capacity limitations specified on the license are being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed complete records containing required emergency information. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is valid through 09/03/2027. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is valid through 03/29/2027. A records review indicates all employees and volunteers have immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and quarterly updates. LPA reviewed Reporting Requirements per Section 102416.2.

Licensee was reminded that all adults age 18 and over living or working in the home, including volunteers, must have a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in the facility (HSC 1596.871). Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of a minimum of $100.00 per day for up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations, per person.

LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep. LPA also advised the licensee to check infant device recalls on the CPSC website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended registering infant devices with CPSC for recall notifications.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026
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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: KARENA'S LITTLE TYKES DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543804699
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS guidance, see PIN 22-02-CCP. If IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted. ADA information was provided, including the USDOJ ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication “Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA,” available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of MyChildCarePlan.org, a consumer education website that connects families with child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies across California.

To improve the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. The licensee is encouraged to complete the survey. Questions regarding the inspection process or CARE tools may be emailed to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional inspection information is available at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Karena Mattos. The licensee confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the home, and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited.

Licensee was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and is required to be posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2026
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