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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198008937
Report Date: 05/12/2025
Date Signed: 05/27/2025 11:04:57 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CASTILLO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198008937
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTILLO, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 683-8217
CITY:PASADENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91106
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
05/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Maria CastilloTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On 5/12/25 at 2:10pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Stephanie Li and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA’s met with Licensee Maria Castillo, who led LPA’s on a tour of the facility. There was 1 child and 3 adults present upon arrival. Per Licensee, there is currently 4 children enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. Licensee is Spanish speaking and visit was translated in Spanish by LPA Mary Silva.

This is a one-story house which consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, back yard, front yard, and garage. The children have access to the living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, dining room, kitchen, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, front yard and garage. Licensee has 3 small dogs, two reside in kennels in the laundry room and 1 older dog resides in the dining room. LPA’s advised to not leave dog food out and to store away when dogs are not eating. Hours of operation is from Monday- Friday 6:00am-6:00pm.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. Cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. LPA’s advised that razors and scissors shall not be stored where children can reach. Per licensee, there are no poisons in the home and understand that they shall be stored in a locked cabinet. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA’s observed knives on the kitchen counter, two wooden knife blocks and cabinet safety lock was loose. LPA’s advised that knives may not be stored on the counter as they are accessible to children in care. LPA’s observed licensee move knives to top cabinet and top of the fridge. There is telephone service via cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. The home is observed to be clean and orderly with central ac and heat. There are toys available for children. Licensee is serving school age children. There are first aid supplies available. Page 1 of 3
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Li
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTILLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008937
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2025
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LPA’s observed the following required posted documentation in the entryway: Facility License, (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights, and LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan.

At 2:30pm, LPA’s observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher last serviced on 11/1/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. LPA’s observed an electrical fireplace heater. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Per licensee, she has not completed a fire drill for a year. A deficiency is being issued. See page LIC809D. LPA’s provided blank fire drill log and advised to complete drill and submit proof to LPA. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Children will be using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA’s observed the outdoor yard to have appropriate toys for children to play with. LPA’s observed a propane grill and advised licensee to cover the grill to make it inaccessible to children. LPA’s observed a garage, side yard (fenced) and storage area next to the garage that are inaccessible to children. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 3:00 pm, adults and children’s records were reviewed. Children’s records were complete and noted on LIC857. Licensee and assistant has completed CPR/First Aid training exp 6/29/2026. Mandated reporter certificates were missing for licensee and assistant. A deficiency is being issued, see page lic809D.

Licensee stated IMS is not being provided at this time. 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/.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Li
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTILLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008937
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2025
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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.

Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov



MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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. Licensee participates in R & R programs, Options- food program and the Childcare union.
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Based on Licensing staff observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Maria Castillo.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Li
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2025
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Created By: Stephanie Li On 05/12/2025 at 03:36 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CASTILLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008937

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in fire drill has not been conducted in over a year, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2025
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Per licensee, she will conducted the drill with the children in care, log the drill and send a photo to LPA S Li email by 5/19/2025.
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:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in both licensee and assistant has not renewed mandated reporter certificate training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/27/2025
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Per licensee, she and her assistant will complete the mandated reporter training certificate and email the certificate to LPA S Li email by 5/27/2025.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Stephanie Li
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2025


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