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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543903371
Report Date: 01/29/2024
Date Signed: 01/29/2024 10:52:25 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2024 10:52 AM - 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:	PLASCENCIA, MARGARITA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543903371
ADMINISTRATOR:	PLASCENCIA, MARGARITA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 622-9518
CITY:	VISALIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93277
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	01/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Margarita Plascencia		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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On 1/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced Inspection and was met by licensee Margarita Plascencia. Licensee's spouse was also present today. Licensee is Spanish/English Speaking. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed.

LPA toured the home inside and outside. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room, dining/kitchen area, the family room and the hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of a safety gate.
There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The backyard is off limits. Licensee's utilizes the front fenced yard and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee has 1 cat that is inaccessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. There are no firearms on the premises. Swimming pool was fenced per regulation with a gate that is self-latching, self-closing, and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the swimming pool area.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 3/7/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 11/17/2025. A review of records indicates that licensee and her assistant have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

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 102416.2).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2024

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: PLASCENCIA, MARGARITA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543903371
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2024

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Licensee Plascencia was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee Plascencia 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 licensee Plascencia 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee Plascencia was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2024

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: PLASCENCIA, MARGARITA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543903371
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2024

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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Margarita Plascencia. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the day care home. A copy of the evaluation report and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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