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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406216057
Report Date: 08/13/2025
Date Signed: 08/14/2025 11:49:41 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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
406216057
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AIMEE SIGALAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 868-0192
CITY:NIPOMOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93444
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 15DATE:
08/13/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:46 AM
MET WITH:Aimee SigalaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:20 PM
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On 8/13/25, at 10:46 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seena Parsapour and Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced annual random inspection visit of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Aimee Sigala, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPAs, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH in its entirety. The home is a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom single story home. LPAs observed a barn, two trailers, and one mobile home on the property. The areas that are accessible for day care children are as follows: living room, family room, dining area, and yard. The remainder of the home is excluded from childcare services. One of the trailers on the property was unlocked at the time of inspection, which was inspected by LPA Seena and found to be unoccupied & free of hazards, and the remaining trailer, barn, and mobile home were found to be locked at the time of the inspection. All three mobile dwellings are inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure that doors to inaccessible areas remain locked at all times. Licensee advised that her son and daughter in law reside within the mobile home, but were away from home for work. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed the facility was over capacity, with fifteen (15) day care children present; three of whom were infants, ten (10) over the age of two years old, and two (2) school-aged children. An assistant, Staff #2 (S2), was present at the time of the inspection, and was unable to produce immunization records or certification of mandated reporter training. Note that S2 was cleared and associated. During the inspection, the three infants were found to be sleeping in sleep sacks, which are prohibited. LPAs observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. (CONT. 809-C Page 2)
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2025
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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216057
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2025
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The bathroom, utilized for childcare, is clean and free of toxins. LPAs observed that the cabinets in the bathroom did not contain any hazardous items. LPAs observed sharps stored in an elevated section in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies and other toxic chemicals were stored safely on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen, and on an elevated shelf in the laundry room. Family medications were also stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment throughout the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPAs observed a glass & metal mesh enclosed fireplace in the family room. Licensee informed LPAs that the fireplace is not used during daycare hours. LPAs observed three dogs contained within a metal-mesh enclosure in the yard, and reviewed vaccination records. LPAs reminded licensee of the importance of direct supervision over children in care, and to conduct inspections of the outdoor area to ensure it is clean and free of dog droppings and other hazards prior to allowing children outside.

LPAs observed relevant licensing forms and documents posted prominently at the entryway of the residence. LPAs observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within the household. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the FCCH which was purchased on 12/05/2024. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent disaster drill occurred on 8/04/2025. LPA reminded the Licensee that disaster drills must be conducted every six months per Department regulations.

As aforementioned, the yard is accessible to children in care. The property is fully enclosed by wooden fencing, metal fencing, and a wooden gate at the driveway. LPAs reminded licensee that physical and visual supervision is required at all times for children in care. The footing of the backyard area is comprised of a mixture of concrete pavement, natural grass, turf, and dirt. LPAs observed a sandbox in the backyard. Like the interior of the FCCH, childcare toys, structures, and play equipment observed in the outdoor area are age appropriate and are in satisfactory condition. In the backyard, shade is afforded by trees, a canopy over the sandbox, and by the house and barn. LPAs observed no bodies of water on site and confirmed that this was the case with the Licensee. (CONT. 809-C Page 3)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216057
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2025
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LPAs reviewed children's records, which were found to be incomplete (see confidential list LIC857). Missing or incomplete documents included the following: immunization records/PM286, LIC9227, LIC995, LIC627. One of the children, newly enrolled on 7/28/2025, did not have a children’s file. The Licensee's records were also reviewed. LPAs found that the Licensee last completed their CPR/First Aid Training (EMSA approved) on 12/12/2024, and their Mandated Reporter Training on 8/08/2025. Licensee was reminded to renew certifications and training prior to expiration dates. The Licensee informed LPAs that there are no firearms or ammunition that are stored on site.

The Licensee does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) or administer medication to children in care. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Family Child Care Homes and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed the 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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, (CONT. 809-C, Page 4)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216057
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2025
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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.

During today's visit, 1 Type A citation, 2 Type B citations, 2 Technical Violations, and 1 Technical Assistance were issued under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health and Safety Codes (see LIC 809-D). Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents and guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents and guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee must provide the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of today's report.

During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility when the LPAs completed an RSO profile search in Field Automated System (FAS) on 8/13/25.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Aimee Sigala.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2025
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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: SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216057

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that fifteen (15) children were in care at the time of the inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/14/2025
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The Licensee cannot exceed the maximum allotted capacity of 14 children in care at any given time. Licensee must submit a written plan of correction to the department detailing how she will ensure the facility is operating within capacity limit at all times. Plan of correction should be submitted to the department (seena.parsapour@dss.ca.gov) no later than 8/14/2025.
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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.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Seena Parsapour
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2025


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Created By: Seena Parsapour On 08/13/2025 at 03:32 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: SIGALA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216057

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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102425(f)
Infant Safe Sleep
An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that all three infants in care during the inspection were swaddled in sleep sacks, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/25/2025
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The licensee must remove sleep sacks from the home and must submit a written plan of correction detailing how she will ensure infants will not be swaddled while in care. Plan of correction should be submitted to the department (seena.parsapour@dss.ca.gov) no later than 8/25/2025.
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.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the assistant failed to produce certification reflecting up-to-date mandated reporter training at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/25/2025
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The licensee must submit a written plan of correction detailing how she will ensure that any assistants meet all requirements & maintain an employee file complete with mandated reporter training. Plan of correction should be submitted to the department (seena.parsapour@dss.ca.gov) no later than 8/25/2025.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Seena Parsapour
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2025


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