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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911856
Report Date: 06/24/2022
Date Signed: 06/24/2022 02:10:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/24/2022 02:10 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:DOTSON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543911856
ADMINISTRATOR:DOTSON, ALMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 303-6312
CITY:TULARESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93274
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Alma DotsonTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Prior to today's inspection, LPA telephoned call applicant and conducted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Tele-Inspection Screening Process. On June 24, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Alma Dotson for a pre-licensing/ change of location inspection. Applicant, her husband, and three minor children reside in the home. Verified applicant’s CPR and First Aid was completed through American Red Cross stickers and expires on May 3, 2021. Applicant’s Assistant Evangelina Magana completed the training through American Red Cross and expires on January 11, 2022. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on June 8, 2022.

Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
  • Fire clearance was received on June 20, 2022. Applicant states that the fire inspector did not require for her to install a fire pull alarm.
  • This is a two story, four bedrooms and three bathrooms home including a Mother in Law Suite. Upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. Care and supervision will be provided in the Mother in Law Suite (day care room); which includes a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette area. Off limit rooms/closets are made inaccessible by the use of a plastic door knob cover.
  • There is no fireplace in the home.
  • LPA observed in the day care area; children size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. There are three high chairs, two play yards and a diaper changing station. Children will nap in the bedroom on cots. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2022
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: DOTSON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911856
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2022
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  • Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
  • Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on May 20, 2022.
  • Knives are stored in the kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored inside a cabinet that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Cleaning compounds are stored in the kitchenette area inside the bottom cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink..
  • Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
  • Applicant 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.
  • There is an above ground pool that is not fenced in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.
  • Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises.
  • Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are kept under key lock.
  • Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a).
  • Applicant 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). Applicant states the home is smoke-free.
  • Applicant states she be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Fenced backyard has an artificial turf area for the day children to play. There are several slide play structures, a toddlrer rock climbing play structure, a caterpillar climbing tunnel and other safe toys.
  • SB 792 immunizations verified and on file.
  • Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on April 8, 2021. Applicant’s assistant completed the training on January 11, 2022.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2022
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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: DOTSON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911856
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2022
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  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant.
  • Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. 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.

Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided.

LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant 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.



Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
  • Applicant will barricade the bottom of the stairs and will provide LPA with proof.
  • Applicant will drained the above ground pool or barricade the pool with fencing that meets Title 22 Regulations. LPA observed tat the above ground pool that is located in the backyard is four feet tall. Applicant

Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a possible second inspection of the home, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Duane Matsubara
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma Lomeli
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2022
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