Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 04/21/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Elizabeth Martinez and Cynthia Brannon, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the infant license with toddler option. No children were observed during the visit. LPAs met with Center Director II, Teresa Cedendo-Gomez, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors.
Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Facility operates from May to October. There is one infant classroom and one toddler option classroom. Licensee has a play yard waiver for the infant and toddler option programs. Licensee follows an outside play schedule to ensure commingling does not take place.
No poisons were observed during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.
There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.
Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. During today\342\200\231s inspection, infants\342\200\231 play equipment was not set up. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Licensee is using mature trees for shade. LPAs reviewed with Licensee building and grounds requirements. Licensee stated that they will possibly install an artificial lawn. Building and grounds requirement includes but not limited to exterior wall areas facing outside play area. Licensee has some of the chain link fencing metal screws shaved with no pointy areas that can cause harm to children in care; and all exterior doors and door frames are to be in good condition.
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All changing tables and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Changing tables are within arm\342\200\231s reach to a sink. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Per director, infants\342\200\231 linen are washed daily as required. Reviewed required Needs and Services Plans are to be completed for infants from 0 to 24 months. The Needs and Services Plans are required to be updated quarterly or more as needed.
Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by Culligan with water dispenser and disposable cups in each classroom and for the outside play area. This facility does provide meals to children, snacks are provided. Food is prepared on site. Water used for cooking is provided by Culligan. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.
Per director, capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. CAPSLO Parlier Migrant Child Care Center has designated Center Director II, Teresa Cedendo-Gomez or fully qualified teacher, to act on behalf of licensee, CAPSLO. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and LPM reviewed with staff that all children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Crib room had 4 cribs in place. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.
Center Director II was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.
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During inspection no infants were observed. Per director Currently there are no infants 12 months and under at this facility. However, LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with
Center Director II
and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Center Director II to the Department website for lead:
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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Center Director II was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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 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/inspection-process
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During today's inspection, LPA requested the following forms to be updated and sent to the Fresno South Child Care Regional Office no later than May 12, 2025:
LIC 308 - Designation of Facility Responsibility - There should be one form for each facility number
LIC 309 - Administrative Organization - The officers term is expired. A new form is required.
LIC 500 - Personnel Report - One form for each facility number, listing the infant staff and toddler staff
Facility sketch shall be clear and clearly label the classrooms for the two preschool classroom, one infant classroom and one toddler classroom.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director II \342\200\223 Teresa Cedendo- Gomez 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. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.