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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543909604
Report Date: 08/11/2023
Date Signed: 08/11/2023 03:40:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/11/2023 03:40 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:GIL-ORTEGA, LUCILA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543909604
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 1DATE:
08/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:00 PM
MET WITH:Lucila Gil-OrtegaTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 8/11/23, 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, her two adult daughters and one day care child. Licensee, her two adult daughters and two minor children reside in the home. Verified licensee and Licensee’s Assistant, Lucy Bravo completed CPR and First Aid through American Red Cross and expires on 4/23/24. 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 8/4/23.

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 8/9/23. Fire pull alarm is located on the home’s entry way on the right hand side wall.
  • LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPA also a flat screen television mounted onto the and three play yards. There is a parent’s board that is located on the left hand side wall of the home’s entry way.
  • Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms or ammunition. Poisons are kept stored key locked.
  • 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2023
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: GIL-ORTEGA, LUCILA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543909604
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023
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  • 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/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 9/19/22. Licensee’s Assistant completed the training on 8/23/22.
  • 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 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, more than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.

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 8/14/23.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
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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: GIL-ORTEGA, LUCILA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543909604
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023
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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: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
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