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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 155601002
Report Date: 07/22/2026
Date Signed: 07/22/2026 04:04:59 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:DISCOVERY DEPOT CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
155601002
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WILCOX, ERINFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1620 E TRUXTON AVETELEPHONE:
(661) 324-0984
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93305
CAPACITY: 22TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 17CENSUS: 9DATE:
07/22/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Erin WilcoxTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On July 22, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Aurelio Mendoza and Valentin Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management–incident inspection. LPAs met with Program Manager Erin Wilcox, toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and took a census. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on incident reports received on July 2, 2026, concerning children’s personal boundaries and the use of inappropriate language.

Staff reported that Child #1 has used inappropriate language in care. Staff stated they redirect the child through reading activities, structured play, and modeling respectful communication. Staff confirmed ongoing communication with Child #1’s parent and noted that a referral to an internal behavioral specialist was made to support the child with language use and personal boundaries.

LPAs also followed up on reports regarding Child #1 and Child #2 engaging in rough physical play. Staff stated they monitor the children closely, separate them when needed, and redirect them during daily routines such as circle time, outdoor play, and restroom transitions. Staff confirmed that both children’s parents have been notified and that staff continue to work collaboratively with families.

Program Manager Wilcox stated these issues were self-reported following a staff training held on July 1, 2026, during which staff requested additional support in managing challenging behaviors.

During today’s inspection, LPAs observed staff supervising, zoning, and monitoring children appropriately. Interviews and records reviewed indicated that staff are working together to redirect children, model appropriate interactions, and communicate with parents. During the inspection, Child #1’s parent confirmed awareness of the behaviors and stated that behavioral resources are being used at home (continued on LIC809-C).

Joseph Pacheco
Aurelio Mendoza
DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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: DISCOVERY DEPOT CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 155601002
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
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Based on observations, interviews, and records reviewed, LPAs determined that staff responded appropriately to the incidents.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Program Manager Erin Wilcox. She was provided with a copy of the report and her appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Aurelio Mendoza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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