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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426211757
Report Date: 12/22/2022
Date Signed: 12/22/2022 01:00:32 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 12/22/2022 01:00 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, 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: 6DATE:
12/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Griselda RamosTIME COMPLETED:
01:05 PM
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On 12/22/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Griselda Ramos, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed six (6) children being cared and supervised by Licensee and assistant, Cesar Ramos.

LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a two (2) story home with four (4) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. The FCCH uses the living room, kitchen/dinning area, bathroom, one (1) bedroom located on the first floor and the outdoor yard for child care services. Meanwhile, the second floor is made inaccessible by means of a baby gate located on the first step of the stair way. The garage is also made inaccessible.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. LPA observed sharps are stored on top of the refrigerator. Medication for the family is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated cabinet in the laundry room. Additionally, more cleaning compounds are in the garage and the second floor. LPA observed all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. Toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.

Required forms are predominantly posted on the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at and found to be operable at 11:10 AM. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was purchased on 01/04/2022. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. CONT 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca VelazquezTELEPHONE: (805) 883-8244
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/22/2022
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: RAMOS FCC AKA LITTLE SPONGES DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426211757
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2022
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The outdoor yard is completely fenced. The outdoor yard affords plenty of shading for the children in care. Filtered water is available to children by means of individual water bottles. Exits are clearly identified. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

LPA reviewed children and Licensee’s records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 10/10/22. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 10/15/23. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expired 7/8/2024. Spouse/Assistant records were reviewed and current with pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expiring 10/15/23 and Mandated Reported certificate expiring on 7/6/24. Licensee is reminded to renew certifications and training prior to expirations. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

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 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca VelazquezTELEPHONE: (805) 883-8244
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
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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: 12/22/2022
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During today’s inspection, no deficiency observed.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Griselda Ramos in Spanish due to Spanish being Licensee’s primary language.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca VelazquezTELEPHONE: (805) 883-8244
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
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