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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426212724
Report Date: 02/29/2024
Date Signed: 02/29/2024 03:39:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/29/2024 03:39 PM - 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:ZARATE FCC AKA LUPITA'S CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426212724
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 3DATE:
02/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Maria Zarate TIME COMPLETED:
03:55 PM
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On 2/29/2024, at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Maria Zarate, Licensee. The purpose of the inspection was discussed with the Licensee and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed three(3) children in care at the time of the inspection.

The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, day-care room and bathroom. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed the off-limits areas which include the three (3) bedrooms and two (1) bathroom secured with a safety locks.

LPA observed a two (2) bedroom one bath, ADU attached to the back of the home. Licensee stated the ADU was build in 2007. Licensee submitted for the permits to have gas lines installed. Licensee stated once the ADU has been completed the ADU licensee will be renting the ADU.

The backyard is completely fenced. LPA observed age appropriate toys, bikes, play structure and playhouses. LPA advised the licensee children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024
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: ZARATE FCC AKA LUPITA'S CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426212724
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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There were no bodies of water observed at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water at the home. LPA advised the licensee children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area.

Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. Sampling of children's records were reviewed. The fire extinguisher was observed and was serviced July 25, 2023. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that meets statutory requirements, were tested at 1:56 pm, and functioning at the time of the visit.

Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792. The last Safety drill was conducted January 19, 2024. Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires February 10, 2026. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training per AB1207, on February 10, 2024.

· All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department inspection rights authority.

The licensee provided proof of control of property. Control of property was verified via receipt of mortgage statement. Because the license, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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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: ZARATE FCC AKA LUPITA'S CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426212724
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

There are two (2) adults residing in the home, which all adults residing in the home have been fingerprint cleared. Applicant 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, 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) or (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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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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: ZARATE FCC AKA LUPITA'S CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426212724
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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LPA also informed applicant, 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.

On this date, 02/29/24, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. CONTINUES ON LIC809C & D
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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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: ZARATE FCC AKA LUPITA'S CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426212724
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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Licensee was made aware the responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Today’s visit was conducted in Spanish. Today, No deficiency were cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Zarate.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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