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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400005
Report Date: 06/10/2025
Date Signed: 06/10/2025 10:54:26 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400005
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTRO, SANDRA PATRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 783-3092
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90240
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:41 AM
MET WITH:Licensee SandraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:10 AM
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On 6/10/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met Licensee Sanda and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Sanda. LPA observed no children in care. Licensee Sandra stated facility is closed. LPA informed Licensee Sandra to notify Regional Office of future closures. Hours of operation Monday through Friday 6am- 6am. LPA discussed with Licensee that “Overnight Care” means care being provided to children anytime between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered care. The facility is approved to care for MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6.

During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee Sandra, Staff 1 (S1) and S2. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children are required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption.

Facility Postings: LPA observed the required positing in the day care room: Facility License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents’s Rights, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, and LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyler Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/10/2025 10:54 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Tyler Reyes On 06/10/2025 at 09:57 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in day care room with no service tag or no proof of purchase which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
POC Due Date: 06/17/2025
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Licensee will ensure the maintain a new or serviced fire extinguisher annually. Licensee will service fire extinguisher and submit proof to LPA by POC Due Date via email.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Tyler Reyes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400005
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2025
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Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: Licensee Sandra Completed 3/4/2023 and S1 completed 8/19/2024.

Emergency Disaster Drill: Earthquake Drill conducted February 2025

Facility Sketch: The facility is a single-story structure front yard, living room, kitchen, laundry area, (2) restrooms, (4) bedrooms, daycare room, detached garage, and enclosed backyard.

On-limits- Front yard, living room, (1) restroom, day care room, and backyard.

Off-Limits- Kitchen, laundry area, (1) restroom, (4) bedrooms, and detached garage

Infants: Per Licensee Sandra no infant are currently enrolled. LPA discussed and provided copies of Infant Safe Sleep from California-DSS-Manual and Individual Infant Sleeping Plan LIC 9227.

Meals: Per Licensee Sandra children will have meals in dining room. Licensee Sandra provides meals for children. Licensee Sandra was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per Licensee Sandra no children have reported food allergies.

Medication: Per Licensee Sandra the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. Personal medication is centrally stored in off- limit room.

The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher located in day care room without a service tag or receipt. Fire extinguisher with no service tag or receipt poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Fire extinguishers are required to be either new or serviced annually. LPA observed (2) fireplaces screened. LPA observed an operable smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in daycare room. Heating and cooling are provided by central air conditioning. Poisons will be kept in off-limit garage. Cleaning products are centrally stored in off-limit laundry area. There are no firearms on the premises. If firearms are present, LPA informed Licensee of Title 22 regulations that they are locked, with ammunition stored separately.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyler Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400005
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2025
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Outdoor: Children are using the backyard for outdoor play. The facility backyard is enclosed. Per Licensee Sandra children are supervised during outdoor play. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other equipment for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. Facility has (2) pets. Per Licensee Sandra before children enter the backyard an inspection of the backyard for any animal feces or hazardous material. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water.

Staff Files: LPAs reviewed Licensee Sandra, S1 which included the following documentation: LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse, Proof of Immunizations, and Mandated Reporting Training Certificate. (2) of (2) staff had required documentation.

Children Files: LPA reviewed (2) child files, which included the following documentation: LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports it was not applicable. (2) of (2) children had required documentation.

LPA conducted and interview with Licensee Sandra regarding the following topics: infant safe sleep practices, the facility’s plan to support children’s learning and development, procedures for keeping parents informed, strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and protocols for managing food allergies. LPA discussed reporting requirement and the Licensee’s responsibilities as a mandated reporter, including the obligation to report to Community Care Licensing and emergency personnel when necessary. LPA provided Licensee Sandra with Capacity Ratio for Family Child Care Home License.

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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyler Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400005
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2025
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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 [or facility representative] 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.

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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Sandra, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights provided with Licensee Sandra. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (1) Type B was issued.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyler Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2025
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