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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300517
Report Date: 08/24/2026
Date Signed: 08/24/2026 03:25:44 PM

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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:DE LA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376300517
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DE LA CRUZ, GRACEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(858) 275-3890
CITY:FALLBROOKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92028
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
08/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Grace De La CruzTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a De La Cruz family childcare on August 24, 2026, at 1:15 PM. LPA met with Licensee Grace De La Cruz, who granted permission to tour the home with spouse Manuel. The family childcare home provides care Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM, for children birth to twelve years old. Upon arrival, 10 daycare children were present with, licensee and one assistant. During the visit, LIC stated there are fourteen children actively enrolled, including both full and part time.

Daycare children primarily have access to the downstairs den and sun room, including the backyard play areas. Certain areas are off-limits, including the main home, second floor, upstairs bedrooms, attached garage and side yard. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved in January 2023, by the Vista Fire Department.

During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee and assistant to assist daycare children who were awake during nap time. Upon arrival the majority of children were napping, with two infants awake. Around 3PM, daycare children began being intermittently picked up and woke up to play with age appropriate centers in the enclosed sun room. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. LPA discussed hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children and kept behind lock and key. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Grace De La Cruz, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. Stairs are barricaded with a baby gate when children are in care.

Pauline Beschorner
William M Chancellor Jr.
DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2026
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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Created By: William M Chancellor Jr. On 08/24/2026 at 02:45 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DE LA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300517

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2026

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
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of two staff files audited. Where both S1 and S2 had expired CPR certificates on file. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/25/2026
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LIC will email LPA current CPR certificates for S1 and S2. LIC stated they agree to renew CPR certificates prior to month of expiration date moving forward.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
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Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview andrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 infant sleep logs audited. Where C1 and C2 sleep logs were not current and updated during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/24/2026
Plan of Correction
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LIC stated they agree to maintain sleep logs for infants 24 months and younger on a daily basis, reflecting disruption times regardless of infants sleep cycle. LIC stated they agree to maintain documentation of infant's sleep position, for infants 12 months and younger.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
William M Chancellor Jr.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2026


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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DE LA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300517
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2026
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The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. All required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted in July 2026.

LPA confirmed there is a swimming pool and spa in the backyard of the home. The pool is enclosed by a 5-foot mesh fence, with the bottom of the enclosure flush with the ground of the pool deck. There are no gaps or openings large enough to allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter of four inches or more. The fence has no protrusions, cavities, or other features that could serve as handholds or footholds for climbing. The gate was verified to open away from the pool and is self-closing and self-latching. The latch is equipped with a key-lockable device located at least 60 inches above ground level.

LPA observed a pool alarm to be mounted on a swimming pool wall and submerged under water. LPA and licensee confirmed the alarm to be operational when movement in the swimming pool area was detected. LPA confirmed the pool alarm is in compliance with ASTM International Standard F2208. Additionally, LPA confirmed the presence of required safety equipment: a life ring with an exterior diameter of 20 inches, labeled as U.S. Coast Guard approved, and a 12-foot rescue pole with a body hook. All safety equipment was visible and readily accessible from the pool area. LPA confirmed daily pool inspection log being maintained to ensure all safety measures are in place prior to opening. As of this date of this inspection, the fencing does meet Title 22 Regulations.

Both children's and employees' files were audited as part of today’s annual inspection. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and expires in November 2027. A deficiency will be cited due to CPR certificates being expired and not renewed. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.

Licensee Grace De La Cruz 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DE LA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300517
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2026
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Grace De La Cruz 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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, are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

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.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. All Unusual Incident Reports can be submitted online at UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov.



During the exit interview, the Licensee Grace De La Cruz, 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 for CARE tools, please send the 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.

Please refer to attached 809-D page for cited deficiencies.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Grace De La Cruz. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
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