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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400004
Report Date: 11/15/2024
Date Signed: 11/15/2024 01:20:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/15/2024 01:20 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CASTRO & MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400004
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FATIMA CASTRO/Y.MARTINEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 346-6037
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
11/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Licensee- FATIMA CASTROTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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On November 15, 2024 at 11:10a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keneisha Dunlap arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Licensee Fatima Castro. There are 20 children enrolled, and 5 children present at the time of inspection. The hours of operation are Monday- Sunday from 12:00am-12:00am. All adults in the home were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared. License, facility sketch, earthquake disaster checklist, disaster plan, and PUB 394 posted. Licensee does have a current disaster log drill with the date of 11/5/24. Licensee does have current LIC 9040 (facility roster).


This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, front yard (fenced) and backyard. The off limit areas include 1 bedroom, the kitchen, and backyard area. LPA observed that an additional dwelling unit (ADU) is located in the backyard.

The living room is the main care area. There is an area rug, TV, age appropriate table and chairs, and plush toys. LPA observed main care area to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

The kitchen area is inaccessible to children with baby gates blocking off the entry.

The bathroom area has a working toilet and sink. The cabinet has a safety latch making it inaccessible to children. The second bathroom has a safety latch making it inaccessible to children. The Licensee stated that they will not be using second bathroom indicated on facility sketch as of 11/30/24. LPA Dunlap advised the Licensee to submit new facility sketch with updated off limits area.
LPA observed cabinets in hallway with safety latches with cleaning items inaccessible to children.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/15/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO & MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400004
VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024
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The outdoor area for play with artificial grass is the front yard which has a gate. The yard has toys, slide structure, and bikes, LPA observed outdoor area to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

LPA observed the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector to be operable.

LPA observed a fire extinguisher with an expiration date of 11/16/24.

Staff Files:

Staff # 1

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

CPR expiration date of 8/10/26

Mandated Reporter expiration date of 3/18/26

Staff # 2

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

CPR expiration date of 8/10/26

Mandated Reporter expiration date of 3/18/26

Staff # 3

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

CPR expiration date of 7/11/26

Mandated Reporter expiration date of 11/19/26

Staff # 3

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

CPR expiration date of 7/11/26

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO & MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400004
VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024
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Child #1

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

Child #2

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

There were no recent sleep logs available for this child. This poses an potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Technical Violation will be issued.

Child #3

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

Child #5

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

The Licensee stated that they do provide meals for children.



The Licensee has a cell phone that they use.

The Licensee stated they do not have any children that they administer medication to at this time.

The Licensee states that when children are in sick, they are placed in the main care area by the door.

The Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home.

The Licensee stated that there are no smokers in the home.

The Licensee stated that they do provide transportation for children in the morning and afternoon.

The Licensee stated that they do have first aid kit.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO & MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400004
VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024
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The Licensee does provide nap time. Cots are stored in the Licensee bedroom.

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

Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee Fatima Castro 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.

Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Fatima Castro 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 Fatima Castro 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 22-02- 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-carecenters/.

MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee Fatima Castro was informed of the

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO & MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400004
VISIT DATE: 11/15/2024
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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.

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

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

Appeal rights explained and given to Licensee Fatima Castro.

1 Technical Violation will be issued during todays visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Fatima Castro.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/15/2024
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