376300445-3-3-2025-10-CC-KGEH-DEER77-20250303114551

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300445
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 11:46:04 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/03/2025 11:46 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300445
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CASTANEDA, ASHLEY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 994-5334
CITY:	OCEANSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92058
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:09 AM
MET WITH:	Ashley Castaneda		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:55 AM

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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 date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA) Kelly Gerth and Sandra Pulido arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm · Off-limit areas include: Garage, Master Bedroom & Bathroom, Kitchen · The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. 10 Children, Licensee and Assistant present · Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection · A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file · A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care. · Weapons are not present. Licensee Ashley Castaneda understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided · Current roster on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, Notification of Parent’s Rights posted · Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted 10/15/24 · No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. See Next Page

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300445
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

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· Verification of control of property is on file
· Children’s records are complete
· Employee’s records were reviewed
· Mandated Reporter Training expires on: 08/20/26
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on: 04/19/26
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on: 11/07/21
· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.
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 them 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/process.
Licensee Ashley Castaneda 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 Ashley Castaneda 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 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. See Next Page

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300445
	VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

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The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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 Ashley Castaneda was informed of the www.MyChildCarePlan.org; a consumer education website which helps families obtain childcare via connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. The link to “Receive Important Updates” -located above Quick Links, right side of the page.

One can add an email address, choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.
Licensee Ashley Castaneda was reminded to ensure the LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan for Family ChildCare Homes was up to date with 2 temporary relocation sites, one within close proximity and one of 10 miles or more distance.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Ashley Castaneda 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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee Ashley Castaneda and appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/03/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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