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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426200266
Report Date: 03/19/2025
Date Signed: 03/19/2025 12:44:28 PM

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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:MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426200266
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MONTEJANO, CAROLFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 967-6298
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93111
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Victoria QuinnTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On March 19, 2025, at 9:35 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elizabeth George and Bill Billones conducted an unannounced required 3- year Inspection at the above-mentioned family child care home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Victoria Quinn and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection 2 children were present along with co licensee Carol Montejano.

Licensee stated that children have access to the living room, dining room, bathroom, and backyard play area. While the kitchen, four bedrooms and pool area are off limits and are completely inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for care is clean. LPAs noticed personal care items accessible to children. During inspection licensee removed items from children's reach. LPAs discussed with Licensee the importance of continuing to make sure that items that could be hazardous to children, including those that indicate "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" are made inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room that is covered and made inaccessible to children. LPAs observed that sharps, knives are stored in the off limits kitchen. LPAs observed that cleaning compounds are stored under sink in a locked cabinet. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate.

LPAs observed required licensing forms and documents posted by the entrance of the facility. LPAs observed a smoke detector which was tested and found operable at 10:18 AM. Carbon monoxide detector was observed during inspection but licensee was unable to test it. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher, licensee could not provide proof of purchase or service date. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The most recent fire drill was conducted and documented on 3/17/25.



LPAs observed the backyard to be completely fenced. The FCCH was observed to have plenty of shade for the children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate and in good conditions. LPAs observed two small breed dogs in a fenced off area of the backyard. Licensee states that the dogs are up to date on their vaccines.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/19/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Elizabeth George On 03/19/2025 at 11:40 AM
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: MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426200266

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.543
Licensure Requirements
Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

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 the carbon monoxide detector was not functioning during inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/02/2025
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Licensee to ensure a functioing carbon monoxide detector is installed.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee could not provide proof of purchase or servce date which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/02/2025
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Licensee to purchase or service a regulation fire extinguisher and submit proof to elizabeth.george@dss.ca.gov no later than April, 2, 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025


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Created By: Elizabeth George On 03/19/2025 at 11:40 AM
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: MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426200266

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not 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.

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 LPAS observed scrubbing bubbles inside childrens playhouse and items labels keep out of reach of children accessible to children in bathroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/19/2025
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During the inspection licensee removed scrubbing bubbles from childrens playhouse and placed in locked kitchen cabinet. Licensee removed all iems labeled 'keep out of reach of children' to an area inaccessible to children.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that new regulatory statues are not comleted for pool which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
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Licensee to provide proof of installation for the following items: life ring, body hook and pool alarm. As well as proof that daily inspections are being completed. Licensee to send proof by email to elizabeth.george@dss.ca.gov no later than March 31, 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025


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Created By: Elizabeth George On 03/19/2025 at 11:40 AM
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: MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426200266

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that both licensee's do not have proof of completion of mandated reporter certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/02/2025
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Licensees' to submit proof of completed mandated reporter certification for both licensees' by email to elizabeth.george@dss.ca.gov no later than April 2, 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/19/2025


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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: MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426200266
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025
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LPAs observed a regulation height fence that separated the pool from the play area. Licensee is in the process of updating pool to meet regulatory standards. LPAs observed a life ring and body hook licensee is in process of installing in pool area. LPAs reviewed the purchase and delivery date of pool alarm. LPAs provided licensee a sample daily inspection log.

Licensee informed LPAs no firearms or ammunition are in the home.

A sample of children’s records was reviewed. All records reviewed are current. Facilities current roster of children was reviewed by the LPAs during inspection with all children present noted in the roster. Both Licensee’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 3/2/27. Licensee was unable to provide proof of Mandated Reporter Training Certification. Staff records were reviewed and found to be complete.

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.

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/.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
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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: MONTEJANO FCC AKA SOMERSET DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426200266
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2025
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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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Victoria Quinn, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

During today's inspection multiple Type B citations were issued and can be found on the attached 809-D’s.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted, appeals rights were provided and report was reviewed with the licensee, Victoria Quinn.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2025
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