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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406210335
Report Date: 05/26/2022
Date Signed: 05/26/2022 10:49:48 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117



FACILITY NAME:APODACA FCC AKA BUSY BEE DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
406210335
ADMINISTRATOR:MARY APODACAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 481-8498
CITY:ARROYO GRANDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93420
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Mary ApodacaTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On 5/26/22, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted a One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Mary Apodaca, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home’s playroom (converted garage), bathroom and backyard are used for child care while the remainder of the FCCH is excluded. At the time of the inspection, seven children are present, along with a Assistant (spouse- cleared and associated).

LPA observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom which is used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds on the shelf of an elevated cabinet in the laundry room. Cleaning products are also observed atop of the dryer and washer in the laundry room which is beyond the reach of children in care. Licensee informed LPA medications in the FCCH are stored in a cabinet in the master bedroom which is in an excluded area of the FCCH. LPA observed age appropriate toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH.

LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall near the entry door of the FCCH. LPA also observed a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector near the entry of the FCCH. The detector was tested (9: 45 AM) and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was purchased on 9/28/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on 5/2/22. A fireplace is located in an exclude area of the FCCH which is inaccessible to children in care.

The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by chain link fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. The footing in the backyard area is made up of natural grass, sand and wood chips. LPA observed the backyard to be partitioned by wrought iron fencing. LPA observed a green house in the back yard as well as sheds containing household good and yard equipment. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin BaddleyTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/26/2022
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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: APODACA FCC AKA BUSY BEE DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406210335
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2022
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appropriate. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.

LPA reviewed children's records. All records reviewed are current and complete. A current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA as was documentation noting the children (0-24 months) sleep in 15 minute intervals. LPA also reviewed the Licensee's records. The Licensee's records are current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 9/12/22 (EMSA approved) and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 9/12/22. Three dog are on site. LPA reviewed the vaccination record for each dog and found records are current. Licensee informed LPA firearms and ammunition are on site. LPA review storage of each and noted firearms and ammunition are stored separately, secured and in an exclude area of the FCCH which is inaccessible to children in care.

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

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 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 for additional resource. LPA also informed Licensee Mary Apodaca 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.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Mary Apodaca

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin BaddleyTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2022
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