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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503907113
Report Date: 04/17/2023
Date Signed: 04/17/2023 11:13:19 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 04/17/2023 11:13 AM - 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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:PRAKASH, SOPHIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
503907113
ADMINISTRATOR:PRAKASH, SOPHIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 543-1622
CITY:SALIDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95368
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:25 AM
MET WITH:Sophia PrakashTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 04/17/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yesenia Fierro and Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Sophia Prakash. Background criminal record clearances were verified and discussed. Days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 7:00a.m-5:30p.m.

LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that living room, play area, dining room, kitchen, hallway restroom, and the backyard. The remainder of the home is off limits and made inaccessible by child safety devices (i.e. safety latches and/or plastic doorknob spinners and/or safety gates).
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 kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is a gas fireplace located in the living room that is made inaccessible by a (screen, glass door, child’s safety gate) and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are stairs in this home but are made inaccessible with a child safety gate. The home has working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number is (209) 324-3557.

There are currently 4 infants in care. LPAs discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Licensee has not been documenting 15-minute checks. Continue on 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia FierroTELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2023
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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: PRAKASH, SOPHIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 503907113

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee has not completed CPR/First Aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia FierroTELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/17/2023
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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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: PRAKASH, SOPHIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503907113
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023
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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has not been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid has not been renewed. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia FierroTELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023
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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-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: PRAKASH, SOPHIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 503907113
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sophia Prakash
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene MancinasTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia FierroTELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023
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