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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136609768
Report Date: 06/10/2026
Date Signed: 06/11/2026 08:21:36 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136609768
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTRO ABREGO, NORMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 592-5033
CITY:EL CENTROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92243
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 13DATE:
06/10/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:10 AM
MET WITH:Norma Castro AbregoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 06/10/26, at 10:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Norma Castro Abrego. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Thirteen (13) children and two (2) staff, which included the licensee and her helper daughter Amber Osuna, were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two floor, four bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the entry day care room, the second day care room, the day care bedroom and the day care bathroom. Off limits areas are the kitchen, the family room, the living room, the dining room, and the two first floor bedrooms and are inaccessible through use of a secured, installed safety gate in the entrance way between the day care room and the kitchen that makes the back of the home inaccessible to children in care. The second floor of the home is also off limits and is inaccessible as the staircase that leads to it is found in the back portion of the home behind the off limits kitchen.

The fire extinguisher and combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard that is not typically used for outdoor activities that contains a facility pool. Though the pool fencing encloses the pool and meets the height and other pool dimension requirements, it does not meet the gate latching requirements as it does not have a key lockable latching device that is at least 60" from the ground. Some panels have to also be raised to meet the 60" height requirement. Licensee also currently does not have any of the required safety equipment. Licensee will have the required gate improvement and safety equipment installed within a month at which time analyst will return to conduct an unannounced facility visit to inspect the upgrades.

Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 06/10/2026 at 01:03 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609768

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Pool Safety
(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she does not have an in pool alarm as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states she will purchase an alarm which meets the listed requirements and install it in her pool by 07/13/26 to correct the deficiency. Analyst will review the alarm installation during an unannounced return visit to the facility.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she does not have a life ring as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states she will purchase a life ring which meets the listed requirements and install it by her pool by 07/13/26 to correct the deficiency. Analyst will review the ring during an unannounced return visit to the facility.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Luigi Gargaro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026


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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 06/10/2026 at 01:03 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609768

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (B) A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she does not have a pool rescue pole as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2026
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Licensee states she will purchase a rescue pole which meets the listed requirements and install it by her pool by 07/13/26 to correct the deficiency. Analyst will review the ring during an unannounced return visit to the facility.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(3)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she is not maintaining a pool log as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states she will create a pool log to be used to inspect the pool safety features and equipment and have it available for review by 07/13/26 to correct the deficiency. Analyst will review the log during an unannounced return visit to the facility.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Luigi Gargaro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026


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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 06/10/2026 at 01:03 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609768

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(B)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: Signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature and restlessness.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she did has not been maintaining sleep logs for the three infants she has in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to infants in care.
POC Due Date: 06/22/2026
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Licensee has her own safe sleep log for documenting infants naps and will begin doing so again immediately and continue for each infant in care until they turn two years of age. Licensee states she will send analyst a copy of the logs for the period of 06/11/26 - 06/19/26 on 06/22/26 to correct the deficiency and continue maintaining the logs going forward.
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Luigi Gargaro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026


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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 06/10/2026 at 01:30 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609768

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee's existing pool fence does not meet the current requirement of having a key lockable device and the current latch is less the 60" from the ground which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/13/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states she will have a key lockable latching device installed at 60" from the ground, or higher, by 07/13/26 to correct the deficiency. Analyst will review the installed locking device during an unannounced return visit to the facility.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Luigi Gargaro
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2026


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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ABREGO, NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609768
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2026
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Licensee and her helper daughter's First Aid and CPR certifications expire in January of 2027. Licensee and daughter have their required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 11/07/24 while her daughter completed it on 11/06/24. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were both conducted and documented on 05/11/26.

There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes but has not been maintaining safe sleep logs as required. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is usually maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Unusual Incident Reports may be e-mailed to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov

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.

Six type B violation, California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee, Norma Castro. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

A notice of site visit was provided by the LPA and must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Selina Siao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2026
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