Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 11/18/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez met with Licensee, Horace Turner for a pre-licensing/change of location inspection.
Licensee was previously licensed at 1508 Phlox Dr, Patterson CA 95363 with facility number #503912311.
Licensee and one adult resident reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and Guardian Roster was signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on September 3, 2025.
Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
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Fire clearance was received on September 4, 2025. Fire pull alarm is located on the home\342\200\231s hallway wall.
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On this date, 08/07/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
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This is a two story five bedroom, three bathroom home and upstairs area will be off-limits to day-care children. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in living room #1 (play room), living room #2 (school room), dining room, kitchen, and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers. LPA did not observe a fireplace in the home.
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Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Heart Association and expires on June 23, 2027.
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Preventative Health and Safety Course with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on
March 27, 2024.
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Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on September 8, 2025.
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SB 792 immunizations verified and on file.
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Licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. Licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
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In the play room, LPA observed a large alphabet rug, a high chair, a crib, and various games and toys for the children. In the school room, LPA observed comfortable furnishings and a flat screen television mounted on the wall. Children will nap on cots, infants will nap on crib in the play yard. Licensee understands she is to supervise children at all times.
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LPA inspected the fenced backyard which will be off limits to the day care children. Prior to use, Applicant will contact Licensing to come clear backyard for day-care use. LPA observed a section of the perimeter fence to be in disrepair and needing to be repaired.
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Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
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Knives are stored in a top kitchen cabinet. Licensee stated medications are not stored in the home. Cleaning compounds are stored in the off-limits garage.
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There are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
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Licensee states there are no pets in the home or on the premises.
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Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises.
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Advised Licensee fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
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Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
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Licensee is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a)
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Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
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Licensee is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Division has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises.
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Licensee states he will be transporting day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
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. LPA provided Licensee with Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Licensee was advised that he may access CCLD website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
for additional forms and licensing updates. Licensee is also reminded that it is his responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Licensee states he will operate his day care Monday through Saturday from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm and as arranged
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Overnight Care" means care being provided to children anytime between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities,
providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly
Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended
effective 11/19/2025.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee.