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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 545601072
Report Date: 09/17/2026
Date Signed: 09/17/2026 01:48:27 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/17/2026 01:48 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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
545601072
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LILIA PEREZFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:477 E ASH STTELEPHONE:
(559) 741-0814
CITY:FARMERSVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93223
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 26DATE:
09/17/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor Lilia PerezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On 09/17/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza met with Site Supervisor Lilia Perez and conducted an unannounced case management–incident inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. A census was taken.

This inspection followed an unusual incident self-reported to the Fresno Regional Office on 08/25/2026. Records and interviews indicated that on 08/24/2026 at approximately 9:15 a.m., a preschool child tripped while attempting to climb into a metal fire truck play structure during outdoor play, resulting in the child striking their mouth and chin.

At the time of the incident, four staff members (two teachers and two teacher assistants) were supervising 27 children. Staff provided immediate first aid, including cleaning the injury and applying ice. The authorized representative was notified promptly. The child was signed out at 10:12 a.m., picked up by the authorized representative, and taken for dental evaluation and treatment.

Records reviewed indicated that dental instructions included monitoring the child while eating and that the child could return to care on 08/26/2026 with restrictions requiring the child to eat soft foods or foods cut into small pieces for two weeks. Staff reported today that the facility adhered to these restrictions. The child returned to care on 08/27/2026 and was observed to be present during today’s inspection.

LPA observed that the fire truck play structure involved in the incident had been removed from the playground and stored indoors in an inaccessible area. The unit appeared age-appropriate, metal, in good repair, and free of defects.

Based on interviews, observations, and record review, LPA determined that staff responded appropriately, adequate supervision was present, and the incident was isolated and not caused by faulty equipment.

An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Lilia Perez. Appeal rights were provided. No deficiencies were cited. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

Cynthia Brannon
Aurelio Mendoza
DATE: 09/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/17/2026
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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