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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 01:49:59 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: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:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor Lilia PerezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:05 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Site Supervisor Lilia Perez and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All poisons are stored in locked areas, and none were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are not permitted or stored on site.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is safe, well-maintained, and free of hazards. The outdoor activity space has appropriate cushioning. All toilets and handwashing facilities are sanitary and in proper working order. Floors are clean and safe. Solid waste containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors, provided through drinking fountains, water dispensers, and disposable cups. The facility provides snacks, and meals are prepared off-site at Farmersville High School and delivered to the preschool, where children eat in their classrooms. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative may view them.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are maintained. At least one staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is present whenever children are in care or offsite. The facility has reported the name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, at all times, and teacher-child ratios are met.

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.

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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.

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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: HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 545601072
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2026
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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s records and observed files to be complete, including contact information for authorized representatives and medical assessments. A sample of staff files was reviewed and found complete with required health screenings, immunization records (influenza, pertussis, measles), and current mandated reporter training certificates.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website (www.ccld.ca.gov), which provides access to forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. Reporting Requirements (Section 101212) and Technical Support Program resources were also reviewed.

Site Supervisor Lilia Perez was reminded that all adults 18 years and older, 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 Child Care Center. Civil penalties of a minimum of $100 per day for up to 5 days or up to 30 days for repeat violations may be assessed for non-compliance.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water used for drinking and food preparation for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. Centers licensed after July 1, 2022, must test water within 180 days of licensure in accordance with Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). The facility was constructed after January 1, 2010.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed medication storage, equipment/supplies, and children’s, personnel, and administrative records. IMS information is available in PIN 22-02-CCP. LPA provided information regarding the ADA, including the 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-carecenters/.

Site Supervisor Perez was informed of MyChildCarePlan.org, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them with providers and Resource & Referral Agencies across California.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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
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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: HESTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 545601072
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2026
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To improve the quality of the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Site Supervisor Perez is encouraged to complete the survey. Questions regarding the process or CARE tools may be emailed to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional information about the inspections, tools, and methods is available at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Lilia Perez. Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited.

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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Brannon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

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
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