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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215734
Report Date: 10/01/2021
Date Signed: 10/01/2021 10:30:06 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/01/2021 10:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:TOPETE FCC AKA ARCO IRIS FAMILY DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
406215734
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/01/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Annual ContinuationUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Maria TopeteTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On 10/1/21, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual Continuation Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA notes the FCCH was placed an increased inspection schedule on 11/5/20, for a period of two years as part of a Compliance
plan. LPA met with Maria Topete, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room, family room, backyard and restroom are used for child care services, while remainder of the home is excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection, four (two biological) children are present along with an Assistant (cleared and associated) providing supervision.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication in the home is stored in a cabinet in the kitchen as well as an upper stairs bathroom. Both areas are inaccessible to children in care and are excluded from care. Likewise, cleaning compounds are stored in a cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. The kitchen entry is barricaded by a child safety gate. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.

Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall near the entry of the FCCH. The FCCH’s living room has a fireplace which is barricaded by a child safety gate and inaccessible to children. LPA also observed a child safety screen at the base of the stairwell barricading children in care for the FCCH's upper story. The restroom used for child care is observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector which is affixed to the ceiling of the family room. The detector was not tested as a child in care is sleep. However, LPA did see a blinking green light in the detector which notes functionality. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 4/9/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/01/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/01/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: TOPETE FCC AKA ARCO IRIS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215734
VISIT DATE: 10/01/2021
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The backyard has a grassy play area and is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Gates also enclose fruit trees with thrones in the backyard and a child safety gates are observed at the base of outdoor stairwell as well as the side of the FCCH. No bodies of water are observed on site.

LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as mandated by regulations. The Licensee's records are also current and complete with pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 2/18/23. The Licensee's Mandated Reporter training certification expires on 10/25/22.

The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

The Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPAs discussed COVID-19 best practices and guidance. Licensee is reminded of the responsibility to know the regulations for FCCH which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2021
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