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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400421
Report Date: 06/30/2026
Date Signed: 06/30/2026 01:03:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/30/2026 01:03 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:AMARO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400421
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIO AMAROFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 542-9468
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
06/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:20 AM
MET WITH:Licensee- Mario Amaro TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On June 30, 2026, at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keneisha Dunlap conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the facility. Licensee- Mario Amaro granted entry after LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit. At the time of inspection, 11 children were enrolled, with 9 children present. The hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 4:00a.m.-11:30p.m. The Licensee serves children ages 0 to 12 years of age. All adults residing in the home have undergone background checks and fingerprinting.

The License, Earthquake Disaster Checklist (LIC9148), Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and PUB 394 (Parent's Rights) were all observed to be posted. The Licensee maintains a current LIC 9040 (facility roster). The most recent disaster drill was conducted on March 15, 2026, and documented in the disaster drill log.

This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen/dining room, living room, a detached garage, front yard and fenced backyard.

Areas off limits include 1 bedroom, kitchen/dining room, living room, detached garage and front yard.

LPA Dunlap observed Bedroom (Main Care Area): This area has hard wood floors with area rug, foam mats, couch, a playpen, manipulative items, dramatic play items, books, language arts items, and age-appropriate toys, and tables and chairs. The cots/mats are stored in this area. This is where the children nap as well. LPA Dunlap observed all furnishings, equipment, and materials were in good condition.

LPA Dunlap observed Kitchen: While an off-limits area, the kitchen was observed to have a safety doorknob with a lock making it inaccessible to children. The knives are stored high, and all cabinets and drawers have safety latches making it inaccessible to children in care. Page 1 of 5

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/30/2026
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400421
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2026
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LPA Dunlap observed an operable fire system with a pull-down alarm and siren located in the main care area.

LPA Dunlap observed Bathroom: The bathroom features an operable toilet and sink. The cabinets have personal hygiene items stored with safety latches making it inaccessible to children in care.

LPA Dunlap observed Outdoor Play Area (Back Yard): The fenced back yard is a covered patio for shade, toys, bikes, scooters, dramatic play items, manipulative play items, arts & crafts items, water & sand equipment, mini basketball hoop, playhouse, changing station, and age-appropriate tables & chairs. LPA Dunlap observed all furnishings, equipment, and materials were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

The home is ventilated by an HVAC system.

LPA Dunlap observed a 2A 10BC fire extinguisher with a service tag date of 4/27/26 hung in the main care area.



LPA Dunlap observed an operable dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the main care area.

The Licensee confirmed the following:

Meals are provided for children.

A cell phone is used for communication.

The Licensee was reminded that a cell phone must be left at the premises at all times.

The facility does not currently administer medication.

Sick children are isolated in the main care area in the corner on a mat.

There are no firearms in the home.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400421
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2026
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There are no smokers in the home.

Transportation is not provided for children.

There are no large bodies of water on the premises.

There are no pets on the premises.

Staff Files:

Staff # 1

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder

CPR & First Aid expiration date of 5/31/28

Mandated Reporter expiration date of 6/5/28

Staff # 2

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder

CPR & First Aid expiration date of 5/31/28

Mandated Reporter expiration date of 6/3/28

Health & Safety Certificate

Children Files

Child #1

All required licensing forms and immunization record in file.

Child #2

All required licensing forms and immunization record in file.

Licensee- Mario Amaro 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 Page 3 of 5

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400421
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2026
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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- Mario Amaro 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- Mario Amaro 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-care-centers/.

Licensee- Mario Amaro 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- Mario Amaro, 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.

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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400421
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2026
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Appeal Rights given and explained to Licensee- Mario Amaro

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee- Mario Amaro

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karen Chambers
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2026
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