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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274415405
Report Date: 03/19/2025
Date Signed: 03/20/2025 09:47:26 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:SIGALA FERNANDEZ, MARIAFACILITY NUMBER:
274415405
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIA SIGALA FERNANDEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 776-9397
CITY:SALINASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93905
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
03/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:23 PM
MET WITH:Maria Sigala FernandezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios met with Maria Sigala Fernandez, Licensee, for an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA observed four children ( one infants & three preschoolers), and Licensee's spouse (Jose Rosales Guido) in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Saturday's 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee and Licensee's spouse.

LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on December 23, 2024. Licensee states that she does have liability insurance for the day care through Acord Insurance and LPA observed a valid policy verifying coverage. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications (expiration: January 2026). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu-opt out) and is current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiration: 01/31/2026). Licensee's adult assistant (spouse) also has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu-opt out) and are current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. LPA reviewed three children's files and the files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed two staff files (Licensee and one adult assistant) and the files were complete with the required forms.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/air conditioning/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are stairs & fire place that are barricaded inside the home. Off limit areas inside the home are: kitchen, living room, laundry room, garage, second floor: all three bedrooms, and one bathroom. Off limit areas outdoors the left side of house, and two sheds.

LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does have pets (dog) in the home that is fully vaccinated. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home.
Susy CervantesTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
Elizabeth LariosTELEPHONE: (408) 497-9236
DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/19/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: SIGALA FERNANDEZ, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415405
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025
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Licensee states that she provides all meals to the day care children (breakfast, snack (AM), and lunch). Licensee understands that any food brought from a child's home must be properly labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that she does not administer any medications to the day care children. Licensee has a first aid kit in the home which includes a touch less thermometer. Licensee states that nobody smokes and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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. Licensee understands her capacity/ratio options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children present in the home without two qualified adults present. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee states that she does transports day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.

Licensee, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Sigala Fernandezl. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susy CervantesTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth LariosTELEPHONE: (408) 497-9236
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
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