426214277-3-5-2025-17-CC-JMEZ-DEH4SJ-20250305182137

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426214277
Report Date: 03/05/2025
Date Signed: 03/05/2025 06:22:03 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME:	VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426214277
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARGIE H. VEGA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 343-2889
CITY:	GUADALUPE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93434
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	03/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	03:10 PM
MET WITH:	Margie H. Vega		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	06:35 PM

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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 3/05/2025 at 3:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection at the above-mentioned facility. The LPA met with Margie H. Vega, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature, scope, and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This is a four (4) bedroom, two (2) bathroom, single-story home with garage that is converted into licensee’s master bedroom (bedroom 4). Licensee stated that children have access to the living room, dining room, three (3) bedrooms, hallway bathroom, and backyard. Meanwhile the kitchen, garage (converted into master bedroom), and one (1) bathroom are in-accessible and excluded from childcare. At the time of the inspection, 6 children and one (1) assistant (S1) are present. The home was clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. Further, the home was void of hazardous items. · At 3:14pm the LPA tested a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were mounted throughout the home and found to be functioning. LPA observed a bottle of children's shampoo accessible to children. (see LIC809D) · Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the home. · The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which had a service date 1/23/2025. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. · The home maintains working telephone services by way of cell phone and a home telephone. · Medication in the home is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. · Knives and sharps are in an elevated shelf in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. · Cleaning compounds and chemicals are stored in a locked elevated cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible. · Toys, furniture, and equipment observed in the home are safe, varied and were age appropriate. Continue on LIC809C pg2

Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214277
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] [children's shampoo] in the shower on the lower shelf in the shower accessible to children which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/17/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee removed the shampoo from the accessible area. The licensee will write a plan of correction (POC) stating how she will ensure this does not happen again. The POC will be sent to the LPA's email at Joaquin.Mendez@dss.ca.gov by the end of business day 3/17/2025.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(c)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] [S1] does not have immunization records on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/17/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will send proof of immunization for S1 and a letter explaining how the licensee will ensure this will not happen again to LPA's email at Joaquin.Mendez@dss.ca.gov by the end of business day 3/17/2025 as Plan of Correction (POC).

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214277
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one [1] out of one [1] persons [S1] does not have immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/17/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee will send corrections to LPA Mendez via email to Joaquin.Mendez@dss.ca.gov by the agreeed upon date 3/17/2025.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214277
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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The backyard was observed from the kitchen door window and was off limits during today’s visit due to rainy weather conditions.
· In the back yard the LPA observed various toys and equipment for the enjoyment of small children. Additionally, LPA reminded Applicant to replace play equipment and toys when such items began to degrade or are not in good repair.
· The play structures are in good shape and well maintained. LPA reminded licensee to make daily checks to play structures for imperfections and anything which could be harmful to children in care. Comfort fall pads for children in care safety were also observed around the play structures.
· There are no bodies of water observed.

LPA reviewed children records and were found to be incomplete.
· C1, C2, and C3 were missing the LIC627. (see LIC9102)
· C2 is missing LIC995. (see LIC9102)
· Infant missing infant safe sleep. (see LIC9102)

LPA reviewed S1 records and were found to be incomplete. (see LIC809D and LIC9102)

The Licensee records are also current.
· CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 8/06/2025.
· Mandated Reporter Certification which expires on 9/24/2026.
· Fire drill last conducted 12/26/2024.
· The Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition in the home.

Licensee Margie H. Vega was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214277
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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Licensee states she does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (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.

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-andresources/safe-sleep, as an 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Margie H. Vega, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile on 3/05/2025 in FAS.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214277
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

There were three (3) type B deficiencies, two (2) LIC9102 technical violations, and one (1) Technical Assistance cited during today’s inspection. (please see two 2 attached LIC809D and 3 LIC9102). Plan of Corrections (POC) will be submitted by licensee to LPA Mendez via email by end of business day 3/17/2025.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Margie H. Vega.

A notice of site visit was given to Licensee Margie H. Vega and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 682-7647
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez	TELEPHONE: (805) 951-0654
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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