376622737-1-26-2026-20-CC-GGOZ-DQPTYC-20260126140832

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376622737
Report Date: 01/26/2026
Date Signed: 01/26/2026 02:08:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/26/2026 02:08 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	PONCE, CATALINA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376622737
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CATALINA PONCE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 292-6630
CITY:	SAN YSIDRO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92173
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	01/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Catalina Ponce		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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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 January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's), Gloria Gonzalez and Saray Siqueros-Frayre conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and met with Licensee, Catalina Ponce. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. ten (10) daycare children and two (2) staff members were present in the facility during this inspection. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, four bedroom, two bathroom home. The following areas are used for childcare: daycare room #1, daycare room #2, bathroom #1 (inside of daycare room), fully fenced left side of backyard, side yard. Off limits areas are the living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom #1, bedroom #2 (master), bedroom #3, bedroom #4, bathroom #2 (inside of master), fully fenced right side of backyard, and garage. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by use of fencing, doorknob covers and door locks. Licensee stated that she will utilize the left portion of the fenced backyard for outdoor activities. Hours of operation are: Monday to Saturday for 23 hours. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times. Licensee stated no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises during the time of this inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026

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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: PONCE, CATALINA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622737
	VISIT DATE: 01/26/2026

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LPA's observed two bouncers and a baby walker at todays inspection.

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.

Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 8/2027. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 08/08/2025. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 01/15/2026. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. LPA reviewed staff files and observed files were not complete. Staff #1 Mandated reporter certificate expired on 01/3/2026.

LPA 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.

LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: PONCE, CATALINA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622737
	VISIT DATE: 01/26/2026

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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/.

LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change.

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.

Licensee provided proof of control of property and Landlord consent is not required.

Type B deficiencies are being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D.2

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

During the exit interview, the Licensee and LPA's, 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. LPA interpreted and explained the inspection report to licensee in Spanish, licensee stated she understood.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/26/2026 02:08 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Gloria Gonzalez On 01/26/2026 at 02:00 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: PONCE, CATALINA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622737
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/26/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(d)(1)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. (1) Fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission shall not be used for children in care or accessible to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having two bouncers and an exersaucers at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/26/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee removed the two bouncers and an exersaucers at the time of this inspection and placed them in an inaccessible area. Licensee stated she will make sure these items are not available for daycare use.

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not providing the Department with a current mandated reporter training certificate for staff #1, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/30/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated she will send the department a copy of a current mandated reporter training certificate by email by 01/30/2026. Licensee stated she will add this reminder to her calendar to ensure this citation is not repeated.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Tulam Vu
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Gloria Gonzalez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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