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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426212698
Report Date: 07/12/2023
Date Signed: 07/12/2023 11:43:55 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/12/2023 11:43 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:SANCHEZ FCC AKA RAINFOREST FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426212698
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA SANCHEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 452-1765
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93101
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
07/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Maria SanchezTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 7/12/23, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Maria Sanchez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The dinning room, living room, hallway bathroom and outdoor yards are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed nine children in care along with two Assistants (cleared and associated) providing supervision.

LPA observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom which is used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds secured underneath the kitchen sink in a cabinet. Cleaning compounds were also observed on an elevated shelf in the hallway cabinet, beyond the reach of children. Sharps in the FCCH are located in the kitchen which is excluded from care. LPA notes medications in the FCCH is stored in an interior bathroom which is inaccessible to children and excluded from care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.

LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on the wall near the FCCH's entry door. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. Each detector was tested at 10:26 AM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on 6/26/23. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home’s fire/disaster drill log with the most recent fire drill occurring on 2/27/23.

The FCCH's outdoor play areas are enclosed by wooden fencing and the footing in the areas are comprised of various surfaces. All doors to the outdoor play areas are secured. The outdoor play areas have ample shade. Toys and play equipment observed in outdoor play areas are age appropriate. LPA observed a shed in the outdoor play area which was secure and contained art and craft supplies. LPA observed no bodies of
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/12/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: SANCHEZ FCC AKA RAINFOREST FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426212698
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023
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water on site.

LPA reviewed a sampling of the children records. All records reviewed are current and complete. Children's record's included emergency contact forms and immunization records amongst other required licensing documents. LPA also reviewed the Licensee's records. The Licensee's records are current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring in 5/4/25 (EMSA approved) and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 8/17/23. Licensee is reminded to ensure training and certifications are renewed prior to expirations. LPA notes firearms and ammunition are on site. LPA observed storage and found firearms and ammunition are inaccessible to children in care and stored separately.

Incidental Medical Services (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)/ (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/.

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.

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

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.

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
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