197412331-4-30-2026-30-CC-ALUZ-DTMQSH-20260430122533

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412331
Report Date: 04/30/2026
Date Signed: 04/30/2026 12:26:21 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197412331
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MENDOZA, MARIZA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 695-6277
CITY:	WESTCHESTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90045
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	04/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:40 AM
MET WITH:	Mariza Mendoza		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:35 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 4/30/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Licensee Mariza Mendoza, to conduct an unannounced annual/random inspection. Also present at the time of inspection were 4 infant aged children and 7 preschool aged children, and 2 fingerprint cleared and associated assistants. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Entrance checklist for Family Child Care Home was provided and licensee was reminded of documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area of the facility. Days and hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 7:30PM-5:30PM. English and Spanish are spoken to the children in care. Licensee is bilingual (Spanish/English), and their preferred language is Spanish. The facility is doing business as Readiness Family Day Care. The home is a single story single family home. Licensee toured the on limit areas of the facility with LPA. The home is neat and free of debris with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 3, office, patio, and backyard. Bedroom 1 is used as a sleeping area for infants. Bedroom 3 is used as an indoor play room and the sleeping area for preschoolers. The office area has tables and chairs for eating and activities. Children have access to working toilets and sinks in the office area and the backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are bedroom 2, bathroom in hallway, and detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). There is a gate with a lock leading to the ADU to prevent access from children in care. Licensee stated the ADU is used for when they have visitors and nobody lives there. The hallway bathroom door remains closed. All bedrooms in the home have child locks on the doorknob leading into the room. The isolation area is the living room.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412331
	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026

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The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. LPA noted age appropriate materials for both preschool and infant children. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee understands that any materials that are labeled “Keep out of reach of children” or have similar messaging should be kept out of reach from children in care.

Licensee states that there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last serviced 9/1/24, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. Licensee informed LPA their local fire authority informed them to have their fire extinguisher serviced every 2 years.

There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee states they use redirection, attention, and affection as forms of discipline. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Licensee understands that children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations.

Licensee provides meals and snacks to children in care. They serve whole milk to children under 2 years old, and 1% milk to children over 2 years old. LPA reminded that Licensee is required to be present for 80% of operating hours per day. Licensee understands how to report Unusual Incidents/Injuries.

LPA noted 3 traditional drop side cribs. The cribs do not meet the current United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Licensee understands they have to obtain cribs or play yards that meet the current safety standards. The cribs do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The mattresses in the cribs are firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. Each infant’s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. There are no loose articles and objects, bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the cribs. The door to the room where infants are sleeping remains open so that staff can observe the sleeping infants without moving the door. LPA reviewed Safe Sleep Requirements and Licensee understands Infant Safe Sleep requirements.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412331
	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026

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Licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid is current and expires 4/1/28. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 12/11/27. Licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed. LPA noted Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) in children’s files. The Licensee conducts fire and disaster drills every 6 months, the last drill was in January 2026. LPA reminded to document when they practice the drills. LPA advised to place the fire drill log with their postings so they can remember to log it when they practice the drills.

LPA reviewed 6 children files and 3 staff files during today's inspection. All children files reviewed today were complete. Each infant under 12 months of age has an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan maintained in the file signed and dated by the infant’s authorized representative. Documentation of infant sleep checks every 15 minutes that notate any signs of distress are maintained in their file. Staff 2 and Staff 3 were missing current Mandated Reporter training. Staff 2 and Staff 3 were missing proof of TB clearance. Licensee, Staff 2, and Staff 3 were missing proof of immunization against measles and pertussis.

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.

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 additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412331
	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

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 Mariza Mendoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

3 Type B deficiencies are issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mariza Mendoza.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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Created By: Angela Luz On 04/30/2026 at 11:35 AM

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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412331
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 assistants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/29/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By plan of correction due date, Licensee will submit proof of Staff 2 and Staff 3 current mandated reporter training.

Type B

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/29/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By plan of correction due date, Licensee will submit proof of immunization against measles and pertussis for themselves, Staff 2, and Staff 3. All staff will write a declanation for influenza vaccination. Additionally, Licensee will submit proof of Staff 2 and Staff 3 TB clearance.

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

	Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Angela Luz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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Created By: Angela Luz On 04/30/2026 at 11:36 AM

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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412331
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(d)(1)

(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. (1) Fixtures, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission shall not be used for children in care or accessible to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation of 3 drop side cribs, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 cribs which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/29/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By plan of correction due date, Licensee will provide LPA with proof of 3 new cribs or play yards that meet the United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission standards.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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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.

	Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Angela Luz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2026

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