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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274409355
Report Date: 08/30/2023
Date Signed: 08/30/2023 01:31:49 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 01:31 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:SANTIAGO, MARCELAFACILITY NUMBER:
274409355
ADMINISTRATOR:SANTIAGO, MARCELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 796-0464
CITY:SALINASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93905
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
08/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:08 PM
MET WITH:Marcela SantiagoTIME COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with Marcela Santiago, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 AM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, and her father Luis Santigo. LPA observed there were two children in care during today's inspection, included one infant and one preschool age. Certification for CPR and First Aid Card for Licensee is current and will expire on 3/08/25

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster today and it is current. LPA reviewed five children's files and observed that parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification and emergency information forms are in each file. LPA observed that Licensee has conducted a fire drill during the last six months. Last fire drill was documented on 8/18/23.
The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas inside are: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, the kitchen, The formal living, and the attached garage. LPA observed one of the bedrooms has an independent access only from the right side yard and sometimes the room is rented out to tenants. Off limits areas outside: The right side part of the back yard and the left and right side yards. The home has a back yard and it is fenced, Licensee uses it as playground. LPA observed there is an small dog inside the home. Licensee stated the dog is vaccinated.
LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has at least one carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed there are not stairs in the home. LPA observed the home has a barricaded fireplace in one of the child care on limits areas. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to the children.
According with the SB792, Licensee has proof of immunization for herself for pertussis, measles, and influenza.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-JaramilloTELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: SANTIAGO, MARCELA
FACILITY NUMBER: 274409355
VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023
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Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a helper must be present, and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands in absence of a helper the capacity of her license is reduced in capacity to 8 children, and ratio must be observed as well. The Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee uses redirection and communication with children as a form of discipline.
Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee.
LPA observed that the Licensee has renewed the required "mandated reporter" training on 5/24/22. Licensee understands the training shall be renewed every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training.

A review of staff records on 8/18/23 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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.
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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-JaramilloTELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: SANTIAGO, MARCELA
FACILITY NUMBER: 274409355
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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.

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/.

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 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 Marcela Santiago confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Marcela Santiago.

No deficiencies were cited today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-JaramilloTELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
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