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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213340
Report Date: 07/22/2021
Date Signed: 07/22/2021 12:46:07 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:DE LEON FCC AKA LITTLE HANDS FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426213340
ADMINISTRATOR:EDITH DE LEONFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 720-1134
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/22/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:58 AM
MET WITH:Edith de LeonTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 7/22/21 at 10:58 AM, 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 Edith De Leon, 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 three (3) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, day care room, dinning room and two (2) living rooms and garage. Licensee stated that children have access to the first floor of the home, while second floor, laundry room and garage are off limits to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, Licensee was caring for five (5) children, and two (2) assistants were present. At 11:21 AM, three (3) more children were dropped 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 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. Detector was tested by Licensee (11:23 AM) and found to be operable. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 5/18/21. 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 and toxins are stored on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. LPA also observed cleaning supplies in the laundry room that is locked 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. This facility is safe, healthful and comfortable for the children in care. Medication in the facility is stored on an elevated shelf in a kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to children. Toys and equipment observed in the facility are age appropriate.
CONT 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca VelazquezTELEPHONE: (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: DE LEON FCC AKA LITTLE HANDS FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213340
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 and . The Licensee's records indicate Mandated Reporter training was completed 7/25/20, and CPR and First Aid certifications expired on 5/26/23. Emergency drill was conducted in the facility today during inspection. 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. During inspection, Licensee and both assistants had face covering. 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 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 MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca VelazquezTELEPHONE: (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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