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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808748
Report Date: 10/29/2026
Date Signed: 10/29/2026 12:55:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/29/2026 12:55 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:GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153808748
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LAURIE CURBOWFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1130 17TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 633-2302
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93301
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 13DATE:
10/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Teresa ValenzuelaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On October 29, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nohemi Sanchez and Christopher Burnias conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection and met with Director, Teresa Valenzuela. The purpose of this inspection was to inspect the Multipurpose Room for temporary relocation of the Infant Classroom #2, and to verify the temporary relocation of Classroom #1 into Classroom #2 due to planned construction in Classroom #1.

LPAs observed Classroom #2 to be equipped with safe, age-appropriate furniture and materials in all indoor activity areas, including one table, chairs, cubbies, napping equipment (cribs and mats), and additional activity supplies for children. The classroom includes one changing table, one refrigerator, one portable sink, and one handwashing sink for children and staff. Drinking water is available through a water dispenser and personal water bottles. LPAs measured classroom 2 and confirmed that classroom has met the minimum space requirements to accommodate 5 infants as requested by Director.

In the Multipurpose Room, LPAs observed all indoor activity areas to be equipped with safe, age-appropriate furniture and materials, including three child-sized tables, chairs, napping mats, and a reading station for children. Additionally, LPAs observed one changing table, one portable sink for handwashing by children and staff, and one refrigerator. Drinking water is available through a water dispenser and personal water bottles. LPAs measured the Multipurpose Room and confirmed that the room has met the minimum space requirements to accommodate 12 infants as requested by the Director.

Miguel Herrera
Nohemi Sanchez
DATE: 10/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/29/2026
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: GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808748
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2026
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Temporary relocation approval is pending submission of a waiver and an updated facility sketch indicating which classrooms are to be utilized and accessible to children. Director understands that the relocation spaces may not be used until waiver by the Department is approved.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Teresa Valenzuela. Appeal Rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, 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 is required to be posted for 30 days.

End of Report.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Miguel Herrera
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nohemi Sanchez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2026
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