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2606 N. BUHACH ROAD, Atwater CA 95301 · License #243808724 · Center · Day Care Center
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101229(a)(1) · 6/2/25 - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 4 to 5 minutes
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101223(a)(3) · 6/2/25 - Personal Rights: Staff inappropriately handled a child in care by placing their foot on the child while the child was laying down.
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101216.1(c)(1)(A) · 6/2/25 – Teacher Qualifications and Duties: Staff who do not meet the requirements to be fully qualified teachers were being used as such.
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101216.3(a) · 6/2/25 – Teacher-Child Ratio: Staffing did not meet the requirement of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in the classroom and on the playground. Technical Support Program (TSP) was discussed, and Licensee agrees to be referred to the TSP. It was discussed that continued violations of regulatory requirements may result in a Non-Compliance meeting or a referral to the Department’s Legal Division for possible administrative action. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A signed copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to Licensee Juan Gama. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER Kari McWilliams NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST Ka Vang LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE DATE 08/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
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101216.3(a) · (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.
LPAs observed two instances on 03/19/2025 were the facility operated over ratio Licensee will change personnel in the classrooms to meet ratios. Furthermore, Licensee agrees to provide CCLD with a written plan on how the facility will ensure proper ratios are being maintained in all the classrooms. The facility will provide the
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101216.1(c)(1)(A) · (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following (1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades... (A) The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. Licensee reviewed regulation CCR 101216.1 and stated they will immediately ensure that all staff utilized as teachers and teacher aides meet the regulatory requirements as of start of business 6/13/2025. Licensee will create a classroom staffing plan that meets
LPAs conducted file reviews and observed staff #3, staff #12 and staff #13 were not qualified teachers. LPAs observed the facility utilizing staff #3, staff #12 and staff #13 as fully qualified teachers in preschool #2 and preschool #3, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. all regulatory requirements for teacher/teacher aide requirements and ratios for all classrooms by 6/13/2025. LPA will conduct an unannounced inspection after 6/16/2025 to review classroom staffing plan and ensure that staff providing care and supervision are qualified per Title 22 regulations.
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101229(a)(1) · (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. A staff meeting will be conducted covering Child Care Licensing regulation101229 Responsibility for Providing care and Supervision, and the center’s procedures on classroom transitions to ensure proper supervision is maintained. Licensee stated that they will include the training for all new staff hired going forward.
Based on interviews and records review the facility failed to supervised child #1 as they were left in the playground for approximately 4 to 5 minutes without supervision, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights to children in care. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the beginning of the training. Staff will print their name, date of attendance and provide signatures. Directors will submit the sign-in sheet and presentation materials to CCLD Fresno by POC deadline, 06/06/2025.
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101223(a)(3) · 101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature.... Based on records review Licensee terminated staff #5 based on their internal investigation. Licensee will submit training material outlining “Children’s Personal Rights.” The training material will be used for all new and existing staff members.
based on evidenced of records reviewed and interviews. LPA Herrera obtained corroborating interviews and documentation that revealed staff #5 improperly handled a child in care, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights to children in care A sign-in sheet will be provided at the beginning of the training. Staff will print their name, date of attendance and provide signatures. Directors will submit the sign-in sheet and presentation materials to CCLD Fresno by POC deadline, 06/06/2025.
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101212(f) · (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.
Licensee agrees to submit
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101161(a) · (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
Per Director, the licensee will request a waiver for the commingling of children in care for approval to CCL Regional Office-Fresno by 06/06/2025. Based on interviews and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility is commingling school age and preschool children in preschool #3 during the beginning of the day. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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101212(d)(1)(C) · Reporting Requirements(d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event......
License stated that the facility will review Reporting Requirements (CCR, section 101212) with staff to ensure understanding of what is required to be reported to CCL and when. Licensee stated that the designated staff will review video on
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101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was no proof that a disaster drill had been conducted at least once every six months. POC Due Date: 05/10/2024
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101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed three tile floors of the children's restroom were damage, bathroom floors are dirty with an accumulation of grime that surrounded one of the toilets. LPA observed multiple broken toys stored in the children's playground patio along with a broken picnic table. LPA observed children have access to these damaged and broken toys and items. LPA observed one of the sinks in the Pre-K classroom did not have running water. Theses poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 05/10/2024
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101229(a)(1) · (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. Per Site Supervisor, she will work with licensee to ensure that all staff at the facility complete training regarding provide appropriate direct supervision. Training can be obtained through the department website at www.ccld.dss.ca.gov.
During the interview, it was disclosed a child was standing behind the shed alone without adult vision supervision. During today’s inspection, it was observed that staff were sitting down while the children was napping, and visual supervision was blocked due to the bookshelves. Site Supervisor agrees to submit proof of documentation of training including, materials training, attendees and date of training conducted to Licensing Office-Fresno by 02/29/2024.
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101216.3(a) · (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.
Per Site Supervisor, she will submit proof to CCL-Fresno Office indicating of how the facility will ensure that the facility is operating within ratio. Interviews revealed that facility has been operating, on multiple occasions, where staff was providing care for more than twelve preschool children. There was only one staff with 13 or more children present. These occasions of not being within ratio took place when the children were not napping. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
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101216(k) · Personnel Requirements: (k) The licensee or designated individual shall instruct all personnel to report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights specified in Section 101223.
Per Site Supervisor, she will work with licensee to ensure that all staff at the facility complete the training of reporting personnel requirements and licensing reporting requirement. Site Supervisor agrees to submit proof of documentation of training including, training materials, attendees and date of training conducted to Licensing Office-Fresno by 02/29/2024. During the interviews, it was disclosed that a staff member observed an incident involving a child conducted inappropriate behaviors, but the staff member failed to report the incident to the facility designated individual.
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101170(e)(1) · (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department During today's inspection, Staff #1 (S1) left the facility immediately. S1 is not to return to work until S1 has been fingerprint cleared and or exemption and associated to the facility.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's Case Management inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observe Staff #1 (S1) was providing care and supervision to 12 children in the classroom. Per record reviewed and staff interviewed, S1 has been providing and care supervision to children without fingerprint clearance or exemption associated to this facility since of 01/02/2024, which poses a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
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101223(a)(3) · 101223 Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Per Supervisor, a training will be conducted to all staff regarding positive disciple children and facility will put in place a policy and procedure of how to ensure that children are safe at the facility. Supervisor agree to submit proof of the policy and procedure and copy of the training including staff attendance and date of the training to Community Care Licensing-Fresno Office by 01/20/2023.
Based on observation and interview, it was determinate that Ref #1 threw water at Ref #2 during recess break in the daycare playground. Ref. #1 also used the electric leaf blower (HART 40v) to blow leaves and other debris toward daycare children during recess which posed a health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care
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101212(d)(1)(E) · Reporting requirements. Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)…a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (E) Administrator stated they will review Reporting Requirements (CCR, section 101212) with all staff to ensure understanding of what is required to be reported to Community Care Licensing. Administrator will keep a log of signatures and dates of all staff who have reviewed Reporting Requirements and submit Epidemic outbreaks.
information obtained during investigation there was a lice outbreak at the facility that involved two or more children that was not reported to Community Care Licensing. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care complete log to Community Care Licensing by POC due date.
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101223(a)(2) · Personal rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
information obtained during the Administrator stated facility will submit a written plan to Community Care Licensing outlining how this problem will be addressed and prevented from happening in the future. POC to be submitted by 12/23/21. investigation and LPA observation of mice droppings in the facility. This is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216.3(a) · Teacher Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.
LPA interviews with witnesses whom indicate the classrooms are often out of ratio and Administrator stated facility will submit a written plan to Community Care LIcensing outlining how facility will comply with Title 22 regulations on Teacher Child ratio and prevent this from happeing in the future. Plan to be submitted by POC due date of 12/23/21. and information obtained during the investigation. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Because this is a repeat violation within a 12 month period a civil penalty is being issued.
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101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision; No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
LPA observation on 10/18/21 Facility has selected to be referred to the Technical Support Program. Director was reminded of Non Compliance Conference on 1/25/21 at which time Director was advised that there is possible administrative action if facility does not comply with Title 22 regulations. and 11/10/21 of a child using the restroom unattended. This is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. Because this is a repeat violation within a 12 month period a civil penalty is being issued. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon
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101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
LPA observation. During inspection LPA observed a tricycle in the outdoor play area that was missing a pedal Tricycle was removed during the inspection and placed in an area inaccessible to children. Deficiency cleared. creating a pointed metal part. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon
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101238(g) · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
LPA observation. During today’s inspection LPA observed mouse traps underneath sinks in the two year old Director stated he will have the broken locks fixed and provide proof to Community Care Licensing by 11/1/21. classroom and Pre-K classroom that were not locked due to locks being broken and accessible to children in care. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon
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101239(f)(1) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
LPA observation Director stated he will purchase a trash can with a tight fitting lid and provide proof of purchase to Community Care Licensing by 11/1/21. During inspection LPA observed a banana peel in a trash can that did not have a tightfitting cover. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.