Office review·February 25, 2025

On 02/25/2025, an Informal Office Meeting was conducted at the Fresno South Regional Child Care Office. In attendance at the meeting were Licensing Program Manager Luisa Gavoutian, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Anita Tristan, LPA Lady Cabrera and Licensee Karissa Contreras. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss recent violations of Title 22 regulations, that if not corrected, would pose an immediate and potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. The following issues/violation were discussed: Type A Deficiency: 102423(a)(2) Personal Rights Based on interviews, it was determined Licensee restrained Infant 1 in a SpaceSaver highchair with a tray when infant was not eating and/or doing activities for 10-15 minutes, which led to child sustaining bruising. 102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance Licensee confirmed Adult 1 and Adult 2 have been present in the facility without a criminal record clearance. Type B Deficiency: 102416.3(a)(6) Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds Based on interview and record review, the licensee provided care and supervision to infant in an inaccessible area upstairs in Room 2. Room 2 is deemed off-limits to children in care. Per Fire Safety Inspection dated 01/18/2024, it indicates the Family Child Care home is limited to first story and cannot use second story as it doesn’t comply with exiting requirements. Licensee was provided with the (TSP) Technical Support Program information offered through the Department of Social Services that provides support to licensees. LIC9099-D report dated 12/17/2024 was amended to include Licensee’s signature. It was discussed that continued violation of Title 22 regulations and failure to maintain compliance will result in a Non-Compliance Conference and may be referred to Legal Division for possible Administrative Action. No deficiencies cited during today’s visit. A copy of this report was given to Karissa Contreras today, 02/25/2025.