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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426211757
Report Date: 12/26/2019
Date Signed: 12/26/2019 09:55:07 AM

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:RAMOS FCC AKA LITTLE SPONGES DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426211757
ADMINISTRATOR:GRISELDA RAMOSFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 714-8828
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
12/26/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Griselda RamosTIME COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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(1)Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melissa Stewart, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with Licensee, Griselda Ramos. The purpose of the inspection was explained and the home was toured inside and out. All required forms are posted in a prominent location. At the time of inspection, there were 5 children (including one infant) supervised by one assistant and licensee.

The family child care home operates on the first floor and backyard of the home. LPA observed age appropriate toys, books and furnishings in the indoor activity area. There are two emergency evacuation cribs in the living room which is used for napping infants. There are chairs with trays for infants and a child sized table and chairs in the kitchen/dining area for meal time. The bathroom used by children was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Cleaning supplies are stored in a cabinet above the washer and dryer. The upstairs is off limits and is made inaccessible by a child safety gate. All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the home. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and operational. LPA observed the 2 A10 BC fire extinguisher which was serviced on 1/7/19. Licensee stated that the fire extinguisher will be serviced next week. Licensee completes and documents emergency drills. The most recent drill was held on 11/25/19. Outdoors, LPA observed playhouses, small structure with slide, sandbox, cars with roadway, easel, tunnel and shaded areas. The backyard is completely fenced; there are no bodies of water.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: RAMOS FCC AKA LITTLE SPONGES DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426211757
VISIT DATE: 12/26/2019
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Licensee and assistant are CPR and first aid certified through 11/16/21. Licensee and assistant have met SB 792 immunization requirement. Mandated Reporter Training per AB 1207 was completed by Licensee on 10/21/18. Facility roster and a sample of children's records were reviewed and found complete.

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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed and provided Licensee with Safe to Sleep brochure in English and Spanish. Licensee stated that she provides the “Effects of Lead Exposure” brochure to families at time of enrollment. Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

In the areas evaluated, no deficiency cited.

LPA observed Licensee post the Notice of Site visit.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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