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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013416631
Report Date: 03/14/2025
Date Signed: 03/14/2025 01:31:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2025 01:31 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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	MARIN, THANIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	013416631
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARIN, THANIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 841-1043
CITY:	BERKELEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94703
CAPACITY: 11	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	03/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Thania Marin		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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On 03/14/2025 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kayla Merchant and Kareeca Sykes conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Thania Marin's large family child care home. LPAs met with licensee, and she guided analysts on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection, there were 6 children in care (3 infants, 2 preschoolers and 1 school-age) and 5 children enrolled (2 children present are family members that live in the home but are in ratio). Also present during inspection is licensee's husband and adult son-in-law. Family members residing in the home are licensee, licensee’s husband, adult daughter, sister-n-law, son-in-law, nephew and grandson. All adults in home have Criminal Record Clearances. Facility hours of operations are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

This is a single story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, in-law unit in the rear of the home, and backyard with a locked shed.

The children on limits areas: Dining and living rooms (preschool room), bathroom off of the kitchen and backyard. Applicant will be utilizing the living and dining rooms as the main rooms for her day care area.

Areas off limits include: Both bedrooms, in-law unit, remaining portion of backyard, kitchen and shed.

The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.

Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and central heating system for safety and comfort. There were safe age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Detergents, poisons, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are made inaccessible in the home.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kayla Merchant
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: MARIN, THANIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013416631
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has an up to code 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the premises. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room is blocked and made inaccessible to children in care. Licensee last conducted fire drill 02/03/2025.

LPAs inspected the backyard and observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children. LPA also observed age-appropriate toys for children to play with. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but licensee understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. LPA reminded licensee when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required.

Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The licensee Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate will expire in 06/2026. Required postings were observed in the dining room/day care area..

LPA reminded licensee day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours each day.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kayla Merchant
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: MARIN, THANIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013416631
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. Licensee has provided Mandated Reporter certificate and the certificate will expire 10/24/2025.

Licensee 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.

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

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Thania Marin, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Thania Marin . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kayla Merchant
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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