“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed various stains on the walls, various boxes and items stacked upon each other on top of the preschool and toddler classroom's cubbies, and…”California CCLD inspector, Apr 15, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Dec 29, 2023Other visitSeriousBuildings and GroundsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jan 12, 2024
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Dixon, Leome
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A Better Choice Preschool
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Staff 1 missing immunization record TDAP,MMR, and Flu. Staff 2 missing flu. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Adminstrator stated they will provide CCL with updated documents by POC due date.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2023-08-17:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2023-08-17:other
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Sep 1, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2023-08-17:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2023-08-17:other
Oct 6, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101227(a)(1)
Minor
the LPA observations, further discussed on the 9099 report. This is a possible risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The LPA observed the licensee to have cleaned out the back up freezer. The licensee agrees to continue to monitor and check the food storage, especially in the back up freezer, on a regular bases to ensure things are being properly stored and maintaining temperature. The licensee also agrees to train staff on proper storage, temperatures and requirements in the kitchen.
Standard 101227(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-10-06:101227(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-10-06:report
Jun 27, 2022Other visit
4 findings
Standard 101215.1(d)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 14, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101215.1(d)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:101215.1(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:other
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Staff #1 did not observe a current complete the Mandated Reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Administrator, Staff #1 will complete renewal training and provide proof of completion to CCL Fresno Child Care Office by July 01, 2022
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:other
Standard 101200(c)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 14, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101200(c)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:101200(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:other
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Staff #3 missing immunization record TDAP,MMR, and Flu which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Administrator states she will provide proof of immunization for Staff #3 TDAP, MMR, and Flu to the CCL Fresno Child Care Office by July 01, 2022.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-27:other
Jun 14, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival LPAs met with Staff #1 who stated they was currently the person in charge. Both Director and Assistant Director were not present. LPAs were unable to review Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) and other documentation to verify that staff #1 is designatined to act on the Director's absence. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Teacher stated they will dicuss with Director on how to provide CCL the Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) form. Teacher stated that she will have Director follow up with LPA and submit form LIC 308 to CCL by 7/14/2022.
Standard 101215.1(d) · Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-14:101215.1(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-14:inspection
Standard 101200(c)
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 stated they were are unable to provide LPAs children and staff records due to records being locked in cabinet and only available to Director via key. LPAs were unable to review records which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Teacher stated they will discuss with Director on to how make records easily accessible for future inspections. Teacher stated she will have Director follow up with LPA and send a statement on how she plans to have records easily accessible and submit to CCL by 7/14/22.
Standard 101200(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-14:101200(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:103801760:2022-06-14:inspection
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