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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215734
Report Date: 10/06/2022
Date Signed: 10/06/2022 10:32:52 AM


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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: 8CENSUS: 6DATE:
10/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Annual ContinuationUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Maria TopeteTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On 10/6/22, at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). 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 first floor restroom are used for child care services. The upper story of the FCCH is excluded from child care and barricaded by a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed six children in care, two of which are biologically related. 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. As such, the increased inspection schedule is set to conclude on 11/5/22, barring transgressions.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. Medication in the FCCH is stored in a cabinet in the kitchen as well as an upper stairs bathroom. Each area where the medication is stored is inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning compounds are stored in a cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. The kitchen area is excluded from care and 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 playroom has a fireplace. The Fireplace which is barricaded by a child safety gate which is inaccessible to children. The FCCH's restroom used for child care is observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the FCCH. The combination detector in the FCCH's playroom was tested at 9:15 AM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 5/4/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services.

The backyard has varied surfaces and is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are
(CONT. LIC 809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2022
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: 10/06/2022
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secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. Licensee is reminded to replace toys and equipment which start to degrade or are not in good repair. LPA observed fencing enclosing fruit trees with thrones in the backyard and a child safety gates at the base of outdoor stairwell as well as the side of the FCCH. LPA observed no bodies of water on the promise.

LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as well as children immunizations. LIcensee has documentation memorializing child sleep checks in intervals of 15 minutes. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log show drills are current with the last occurring on 7/12/22. 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. Licensee is reminded to renew certifications and training prior to expirations. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 for 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
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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: 10/06/2022
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A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Maria Topete.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
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