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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808943
Report Date: 10/23/2026
Date Signed: 10/23/2026 12:46:08 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:BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
153808943
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARTINEZ, OCANELFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:315 E 18TH STTELEPHONE:
(661) 852-5651
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 13DATE:
10/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Site Supervisor II Rene MastonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection for the infant license, which also includes a toddler component. LPA met with Site Supervisor II Rene Maston and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, year-round. LPA confirmed the facility has functional telephone service.

All poisons are kept in locked storage. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications, and other hazardous items are stored so they are 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 the premises.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition. The outdoor activity space is well-maintained and free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors are clean and safe. Solid waste containers have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair.

Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors through personal water bottles, a water dispenser, and disposable cups. The facility provides meals and snacks. Food is prepared off-site at the central kitchen and transported in food-safe containers. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where they are accessible to authorized representatives.

Cynthia Brannon
Aurelio Mendoza
DATE: 10/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/23/2026
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: BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808943
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2026
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Capacity and limitations specified on the license are being maintained. At least one staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is present whenever children are in care or during off-site activities. The name of the child care center director and any fully-qualified designee has been reported to the Department. All children are supervised at all times, including visual supervision. Teacher-child ratios are in compliance.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and found them complete with required contact information for authorized representatives and medical assessments. Infant files reviewed included the Infant Needs and Services Plan and the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. A sample of staff files was also reviewed and found complete with health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current mandated reporter training certificates. Staff caring for infants meet the required education qualifications.

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

Site Supervisor II Rene Maston was reminded that all adults age 18 and older, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance or exemption, prior to being present in the facility as required by Health and Safety Code section 1596.871. Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of at least $100.00 per day for up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370 requires all licensed Child Care Centers built before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking and food-preparation water for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. Centers licensed after July 1, 2022, must test within 180 days as outlined in Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the facility completed lead testing in accordance with these directives and noted no lead exceedances. Additional lead information can be found at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and provided the Safe Sleep webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep. LPA also advised checking the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ for recalled infant devices and recommended registering all infant equipment with CPSC.

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

DATE: 10/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2026
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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: BLANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808943
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS guidance, see PIN 22-02-CCP. If IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation including IMS must be submitted to the Department. Information regarding ADA requirements was provided, including the US Department of Justice 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-care-centers/.

Site Supervisor II Rene Maston was informed about the consumer education website MyChildCarePlan.org, which helps families locate child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies throughout California.

To support ongoing improvements in the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address on file. Please complete the survey to share your inspection experience. Questions regarding the inspection process or CARE tools may be emailed to [email protected]. Additional inspection information 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 II Rene Maston. Appeal rights were provided.

Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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

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

DATE: 10/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2026
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