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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911511
Report Date: 08/13/2026
Date Signed: 08/13/2026 01:33:59 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:	RUIZ, HEATHER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543911511
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RUIZ, HEATHER		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 214-2652
CITY:	TULARE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93274
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	08/13/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Heather Ruiz		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and was met by Licensee Heather Ruiz. The days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

LPA toured the home inside and outside, and a census was taken. LPA reviewed the current facility sketch and confirmed that two day care rooms, one bathroom, and the backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms in the home are off-limits to children and made inaccessible through the use of children’s safety gates and a plastic doorknob spinner.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are stored in a locked area; no poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other hazardous items were observed to be made inaccessible to children.

There is one fireplace in the living room, made inaccessible by a protective screen. Licensee reported that the fireplace will not be used during daycare hours. The home has a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

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

Licensee Heather Ruiz ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced, and no hazards were observed. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

Cynthia Brannon
Aurelio Mendoza
	DATE: 08/13/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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: RUIZ, HEATHER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543911511
	VISIT DATE: 08/13/2026

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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that files contained complete emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is valid through 05/06/2027. Licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 07/18/2028. A review of staff records indicates that all employees and volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to resources including forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA reviewed Reporting Requirements as outlined in Section 102416.2 of the regulations.

Licensee was reminded that all adults age 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 an existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Failure to comply will result in the assessment of a civil penalty of a minimum of $100.00 per day, per person, for a maximum of 5 days, or for a maximum of 30 days for repeat violations.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Licensee and reviewed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep. LPA reminded Licensee of the importance of checking recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/. LPA recommended that Licensee register all infant devices with CPSC to receive recall notifications.

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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information was provided: U.S. Department of Justice toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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 the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource that helps families locate child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies throughout California.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/13/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: RUIZ, HEATHER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543911511
	VISIT DATE: 08/13/2026

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Licensee is encouraged to complete the survey and share her inspection experience. Questions regarding the process or CARE tools may be sent to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional information regarding the inspection process, tools, and methods is available at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Licensee Heather Ruiz reported that she has four dogs and five cats residing on the premises. LPA discussed pet safety requirements, including supervision and ensuring that pets do not pose a hazard to children in care. It was discussed that in the event of any pet-related injury, Licensee would be responsible.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Heather Ruiz. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that no Registered Sex Offenders reside in the home, and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

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

Licensee was provided with appeal rights.

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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/13/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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