198021053-3-5-2025-33-CC-MJAA-DEGRPU-20250305121232

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021053
Report Date: 03/05/2025
Date Signed: 03/05/2025 12:12:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2025 12:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021053
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SANTOS, JOEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(213) 440-5861
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90039
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	03/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Irene Pinzon, Assistant		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On March 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by licensee assistant, Irene Pinzon who guided LPA on a tour of the facility, per assistant the licensee just left to run an errand. Licensee arrived at 11:30AM and stated he was picking up his truck. LPA observed 9 children with 3 staff members, per assistant there are 10 children enrolled. The facility operates Monday to Friday 8AM to 5:30PM. LPA observed a small dog in the facility, per assistant Irene the dog belongs to the front neighbor. LPA informed assistant that if the dog is not the licensee's dog and does not reside in the licensed home, the dog needs to remain at it's permit residence. Dog was taken to the front house.

This is a single-story back house house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, detached storage shed that remains locked at all times, laundry area with chemicals and cleaning compounds inaccessible to children in care, living room, kitchen and completely fenced rear yard.

Parents and children enter the facility through the driveway that leads to the back house. The day care takes place in living room, bedroom, bathroom and fenced in rear yard. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. Children/infants nap in playpens/cots and the napping area is in the living room and bedroom.

Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPAs observed working smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
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

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021053
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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There are several age-appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms/weapons on the premises, LPAs did not observe any firearms/weapons.

Licensee's assistants do not have a current First Aid and CPR, expired 05/2024.

LPA reviewed children files; files were not found to be complete. LPA reviewed staff files; files were not found to be complete. Children and staff names were documented on LIC811 (confidential page).

The licensee does not have a completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years.

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

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B.

The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021053
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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The licensee was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day. The licensee may find additional information and forms on the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507

Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last drill documented and conducted on 02/09/2025.

Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.

-- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021053
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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 assistant 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.

Licensee's assistant 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, Joel Santos confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Licensee's assistant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Based on records review the facility is being cited 3 Type B deficiencies in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC809D.

An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with Notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to licensee's assistant.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
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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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 03/05/2025 at 11:57 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021053
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(1)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 infants do not have a sleeping log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/05/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that if the 2 older infants nap today, they will start documenting their 15 minute sleep log.

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 out of 3 staff including the licesee do not have a current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/10/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will complete training along with assistant by POC date 03/10/2025.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Ana Chico

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Monique Jessica Ayala

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

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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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 03/05/2025 at 11:57 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021053
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416(c)

Personnel Requirements

(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. 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 out of 3 staff do not have a current first aid and cpr training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/04/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will complete training with staff by POC date and provide proof to LPA.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Ana Chico

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Monique Jessica Ayala

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

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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