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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103912125
Report Date: 09/26/2024
Date Signed: 10/02/2024 12:58:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/02/2024 12:58 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 CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:REAL, CASSANDRA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
103912125
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		REAL,CASSANDRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 612-9484
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93702
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Cassandra RealTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 09/26/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha De Haro, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Licensee, Cassandra Real. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 559-612-9484. Licensee’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 05:30 pm.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the living room, dining room, bedroom #2, bathroom, and front yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic door spinners or baby gates. This is a single story home and there are no stairs in the home. The outdoor play area is located in the front yard. Licensee was advised to supervise children at all times as the area is not fenced. Licensee agreed to make all hazardous outdoor items inaccessible. Licensee stated that there is no swimming pool or other body of water on the property, which LPA confirmed via observation. Licensee stated that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. 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.

The home does not have a fireplace or open face heaters. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. There is 1 dog in the home, which stays outdoors. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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. (Continued on LIC 809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Martha DeHaro On 09/26/2024 at 01:49 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: REAL, CASSANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103912125

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
During the indoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed several cosmetics, bottles of lotion, and personal hygiene products in areas that were accessible to children in bedroom 2. During the outdoor inspection, LPA observed a motor oil container, a container containing automotive liquids, car wash soap, a shovel, propane tank/charcoal, and a car jack in the area where children play.
POC Due Date: 10/04/2024
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Licensee agreed to make all personal hygiene products/cosmetics in bedroom #2 in accessible. She agreed to make all outdoor items such as motor oil, car wash soap, shovel, bbq supplies, and automotive supplies inaccessible. She will send proof to Community Care Licensing by the Plan of Correction Due date, October 4, 2024.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024


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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: REAL, CASSANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103912125
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were mostly complete. Licensee agreed to obtain any missing child forms as soon as possible. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 02/27/24. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 12/17/24. Assistant #1’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 05/08/24. Assistant #1’s CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2026.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 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 their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and are not being provided. 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 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (Continued on LIC 809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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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 RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: REAL, CASSANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103912125
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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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. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to [email protected]. 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/inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency was cited during today’s inspection (See LIC 809-D).

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cassandra Real.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were also given to licensee.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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