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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376615045
Report Date: 04/14/2026
Date Signed: 04/14/2026 01:20:26 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SMITH, DEEDEE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376615045
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SMITH, DEEDEEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(858) 695-2252
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92131
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 11DATE:
04/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Dee Dee SmithTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 04/14/26 at 9:45 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Gerald Poindexter and Paul Cortez conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with licensee Deedee Smith. Also, in the home were the licensee’s husband, Brad Smith, and assistants Cameron Smith (licensee’s adult daughter and resident), Kiera McGuire, and Kristina Johnson. Present in the home were 11 day care children of whom one was under 24 months. Licensee states hours of operation is 8 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 2-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The second floor of the home is separated by gates from the childcare area and requires entry from outside.

The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home, exclusively on the first floor. Areas used for child care include play room, bathroom #1, living room, dining room, and enclosed backyard. Off limits areas include kitchen, library, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #2, laundry room and the entire upstairs and are inaccessible through door clamp lock, door locks, or walled off from the remainder of the home. Playroom, bathroom #1 and backyard are accessed through separate entry/exit. The living is used to care for/separate sick children. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that visual supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. No body of water was observed during time of inspection.

There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. There is an outdoor fireplace that is inaccessible to children. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via high placement and/or storage in CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2026
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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SMITH, DEEDEE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376615045
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2026
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rooms other than the child care areas. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided and vents located in the ceiling. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms, weapons, or ammunition in the home.

LPA observed all required postings were posted. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Staff records were reviewed. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Preventative health practices course was completed. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid is current with an expiration date of 6/14/27. Ms. Cameron Smith, Ms. McGuire, and Ms. Johnson have CPR/First Aid with expiration date of 6/14/27, 8/25/26, and 9/22/26, respectively. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training Certificate per AB1207 expired 5/31/25. Ms. Cameron Smith, Ms. McGuire, and Ms. Johnson’s Mandated Reporter Training Certificates expire 8/23/26, 4/15/26, and 9/1/26, respectively. LPA reminded licensee that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter must be renewed every 2 years.

Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 1/7/26. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248.



Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Licensee 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SMITH, DEEDEE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376615045
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2026
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LPAs conducted child care quality management staff interview with the licensee. LPAs 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 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 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.

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.

See LIC809D deficiency cited



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Deedee Smith. During the exit interview, the licensee 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 provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026
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Created By: Gerald Poindexter On 04/14/2026 at 12:53 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SMITH, DEEDEE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376615045

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee Deedee Smith did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate on file as it expired 5/31/26, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
POC Due Date: 04/28/2026
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Ms. Smith stated that they will provide the Mandated Reporter Training certificate no later than the POC due date.
Mandated Reporter online website address is: mandatedreporterca.com. Licensee will email completed certificate to Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov.
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/14/2026


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