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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215954
Report Date: 03/13/2024
Date Signed: 03/14/2024 09:11:28 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:RODARTE FCC AKA EXPRESS DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
406215954
ADMINISTRATOR:ANA L RODARTEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 704-5057
CITY:SAN LUIS OBISPOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93405
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
03/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:05 PM
MET WITH:Ana RodarteTIME COMPLETED:
04:33 PM
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On March 13, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Francisca Velazquez and Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Case Management- Incident inspection. The purpose of this report is to document deficiencies observed during today's inspection. LPAs met with Ana Rodarte, Licensee and advised her the purpose of the inspection. LPAs observed nine (9) children being cared by Licensee and Assistant.

Upon arrival, LPAs observed Licensee, assistant and six (6) children playing in the front outdoor yard.

At 1:06 PM, LPAs and Licensee walked into the home and observed three (3) infants napping inside with no adult supervision. LPAs note two (2) infants were napping in cribs and one (1) infant was napping on the floor.

At 1:48 PM, LPAs observed the door to the garage to be open. Licensee reported that the door is broken and therefore can be closed. Inside the garage, LPAs observed cleaning compounds and toxins that can pose a danger to the children in care.

At 1:49 PM, LPAs observed the cabinet under the kitchen sink has cleaning compounds and it is not lock, therefore the cleaning compounds are accessible to children in care.

At 1:51 PM, LPAs observed cleaning compounds under the children's bathroom sink that is not lock, therefore the cleaning compounds are accessible to children in care. Additionally, there were shampoos, conditioners and razors within reach of children in the shower.

At 1:52 PM, LPAs observed the fireplace in the living room is accessible to children in care.
CONT 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/13/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Francisca Velazquez On 03/13/2024 at 03:50 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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: RODARTE FCC AKA EXPRESS DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215954

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/14/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102370(d)(1)

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(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to HSC Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or..This requirement was not met:
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Licensee agrees to ensure all adults have criminal record clearance prior to initial presence in the FCCH. Licensee will submit proof of fingerprints by 3/14/24 via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov
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Licensee's interview revealed Daniel Candelas has lived in the home since turning 18 years of age and does not have criminal record clearance or is associated to the home. Additionally, Yartiza Celeste Garcia Puga, assistant has been working in the FCCH since January 2024 and does not
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have criminal record clearance or is associated to the FCCH. This is a immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Type A
03/21/2024
Section Cited
CCR102425

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102425 INFANT SAFE SLEEP (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects and (4) The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up.
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Licensee agrees to follow all infant safe sleep regulations and watch training videos on the CCL website and then submit a written statement of what she learned by 3/14/24 via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov
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At arrival, LPAs observed three (3) infants napping inside the home with no adult supervision or close enough to hear infants wake up. Additionally, LPAs observed a milk bottle in a crib where an infant was sleeping. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024


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Created By: Francisca Velazquez On 03/13/2024 at 04:01 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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: RODARTE FCC AKA EXPRESS DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215954

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/14/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)

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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.
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Licensee agrees to remove or add secured locks to ensure all toxins and hazardous items from under the kitchen sink, under the children bathrooms sink, the garage and the front outdoor play yard are inaccessible to children in care.
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During inspection tour, LPA observed accessible toxins in the garage, under the kitchen sink, under the children's bathroom and in the front play yard. Items observed were awesome cleaner, glass cleaner, pinalen, beach, detergent, Clorox, shave cream, cologne, shampoo, conditioner, razors, gas can, gardening tools and large wood stumps. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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Licensee will submit proof by 3/20/24 via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov

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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024


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Created By: Francisca Velazquez On 03/13/2024 at 04:06 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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: RODARTE FCC AKA EXPRESS DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215954

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/20/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(10)

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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846(b) and (c).
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Licensee agrees to remove the johnny jumper and baby walker and understands these items are not allowed in the FCCH. Licensee will submit proof that these items are removed by 3/20/24 via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov
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During inspection, LPAs observed a baby walking and johnny jumper in the outdoor front yard accessible to children. LPAs note, no children were using the johnny jumper and baby walker. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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Type B
03/20/2024
Section Cited
CCR101

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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children...This requirement was not met as evidenced:
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Licensee agress to cover and secure the fireplace to ensure children do not have access to the fireplace in the living room. Licensee will submit proof that the fire place is inaccessible by 3/20/24 via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov
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During inspection tour, LPAs observed the fireplace in the living room is not covered or secure and therefore accessible to children in care. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/13/2024


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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: RODARTE FCC AKA EXPRESS DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215954
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2024
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At 1:53 PM, LPAs observed an infant bottle in the crib where an infant was sleeping when LPAs arrived.

At 1:55 PM, LPAs observed gas can, gardening tools, open trash can and large stumps of wood that were accessible to children in care.

At 1:56 PM, LPA observed a johnny jumper and a walker that was accessible to children in care.

While interviewing Licensee, it was disclosed that one (1) adult that lives in the home is not fingerprint cleared or associated to the FCCH.

While reviewing fingerprinted adults, it was discovered that Assistant is not fingerprint cleared or associated to the home. Both Licensee and Assistant disclosed that she has been helping the day-care since January 2024. Assistant is also not fingerprint cleared or associated. Licensee disclosed that she is in the process of getting fingerprinted. Additionally, it was disclosed that licensee does not have a file for Assistant for review.

Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12. Appeal rights given. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report.

Exit interview was conduct and report was reviewed with Licensee, Ana Rodarte. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for the next 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2024
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