426211757-7-22-2021-17-CC-FVEZ-C56T6D-20210722142659

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426211757
Report Date: 07/22/2021
Date Signed: 07/22/2021 02:27:02 PM

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 DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426211757
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRISELDA RAMOS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 714-8828
CITY:	SANTA MARIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93454
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	07/22/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Griselda Ramos		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On July 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the facility. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conduct COVID-19 questionnaire, and based on Licensee’s responses it was determine that that facility did not have any COVID-19 exposures. LPA meet with Griselda Ramos, Licensee of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the home. This is a two (2) story home with four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, dining room, living room, laundry room and garage. Licensee stated that children have access to one (1) bedroom located in the first floor, kitchen, bathroom and backyard, while second floor, and garage are off limits to the children in care. Licensee stated that children walk through the laundry to have access to the bathroom. During the time of the inspection, Licensee was caring for nine (9) children along with her spouse/assistant, Cesar Ramos. At 1:34 PM, one (1) more child arrived at the facility. LPA observed required forms posted in the walls of the day care room. The day care room has plenty manipulative and material for children in care. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. Detector was tested by Licensee (1:20 PM) and found to be operable. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 1/4/21. LPA reminded Licensee that fire extinguisher needs to be either service or purchase annually. The home maintains working telephone services. LPA observed a fireplace with screen cover and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a small gate located at the bottom of the stairway making the second floor inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed all cleaning supplies in the laundry room that are located in a high cabinet and inaccessible to children in care. The facility is orderly, clean and has ventilation for child care services. The restroom used for children was found to be clean and orderly. Medication in the facility is stored in Licensee’s room that is on the second floor and inaccessible to children in care. Toys and equipment observed in the facility are age appropriate. CONT-809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez	TELEPHONE: (805) 883-8244
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/22/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021

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: 07/22/2021

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Licensee stated that children have access to the backyard for outdoor play. Licensee stated that children are always supervised when playing in the backyard. LPA reminded Licensee of the importance of having direct supervision when children are engaged in outside play. No bodies of water were observed on site. Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the facility.

A sampling of the children's record were reviewed and found to have current and up to date with emergency information cards. The Licensee's indicated that Mandated Reporter training was completed last year through the Union but does not have a copy of their certificate. Licensee agreed to get a copy from the Union or to retake the AB1207 training course by Monday 7/26/21. CPR and First Aid certifications expired on 11/16/21. Last emergency drill was conducted on 6/17/21. LPA's reminded Licensee that emergency drills are required every six (6) months and need to be documented.

The Licensee is not providing 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 discussed COVID 19 guidance and best practices with the Licensee. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and Individual Infant Sleep Plan LIC 9227. Licensee stated that she was aware of the new sleep regulations. Licensee was reminded that it is Licensee's responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov. LPA and Licensee discussed safe sleep regulations. Licensee stated that she just took a course through her local resource and referral on the new safe sleep regulations

In areas evaluated, there were no deficiencies cited during today's visit.

Report was read to Licensee, Griselda Ramos in Spanish by LPA Velazquez as Licensee is primarily Spanish speaking.

LPA provided Licensee with Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) which was posted by the Licensee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez	TELEPHONE: (805) 883-8244
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/22/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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