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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213887
Report Date: 12/05/2025
Date Signed: 12/05/2025 05:01:05 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:SOTO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426213887
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DIRECTOR:		MARIA SOTOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 348-3517
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 2DATE:
12/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Maria SotoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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On 12/05/2025, at 2:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Maria Soto, 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. This home consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a living room, second family room converted into a daycare room, kitchen, dining area, garage, and backyard.

The home’s second living room (converted into daycare), bathroom and backyard are used for childcare services. The first living room, kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, and garage are not used for childcare services and are excluded from childcare. A child safety gate is placed at the entry way of the kitchen preventing children access to the excluded areas. The garage door located in the daycare room is fixed with a safety doorknob cover making it inaccessible to children in care. At the time of the inspection, two (2) children were present and one assistant (S1).

The FCCH is clean, orderly, and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. LPA observed age-appropriate books, toys, games, tables and chairs.

The bathroom was observed to be clean. However, at 3:09PM, LPA observed shampoos and conditioners in the restroom accessible to children. The licensee removed the items. The LPA explained the importance of storing all toxic and hazardous items prior to allowing children in the home. Medications are stored in the licensee’s bedroom. Cleaning supplies are stored in the locked garage. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on a bulletin board near the entry door of the FCCH. LPA observed and tested a combination smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector at 3:02PM. Detector was found to be operational. Continue on LIC809C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2025
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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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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in shampoos and conditioners are within children's reach which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/08/2025
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Licensee will explain in writing how she will secure poisonous and hazardous items from the accessible areas of children. The POC will be sent to LPA Mendez. Business card is left for convenience. Licensee will submit by the end of business day 12/08/2025.
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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:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025


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Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 12/05/2025 at 04:14 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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

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 last fire drill conducted over a year ago 9/04/2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2025
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Licensee will explain in writing how she will ensure to regulary conduct the required drills. The POC will be sent to LPA Mendez. Business card is left for convenience. Licensee will submit by the end of business day 12/15/2025.

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:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025


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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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 not having a current flu vaccination for her self (licensee) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2025
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Licensee will explain in writing how she will ensure to remain current with immunizations. The POC will be sent to LPA Mendez. Business card is left for convenience. Licensee will submit by the end of business day 12/15/2025.
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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:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025


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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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025
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The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that was serviced on 2/11/2025. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.

The backyard is enclosed by wooden and brick fencing and foundation is covered by artificial grass and cement. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard were age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. LPA advised the licensee to periodically check for insects or damaged equipment prior to children usage. Yard has two (2) gates separating by fenced locked gates and are inaccessible to children. In the separated areas there are tools and a shed inaccessible to FCCH. LPA notes there are no bodies of water on site.

The sample of children’s records were reviewed. The records are current. However, C1 is missing immunization records. The licensee and S1’s records were reviewed and found to be current with CPR/First Aid certifications (expire 12/01/2026) and Mandated Reporter training (expire 8/18/2027). LPA notes the licensee does not have a current immunization. LPA note the most recent fire/emergency drill was conducted on 9/04/2024 and thus expired. The licensee with S1 and children present conducted the fire drill at 2:45PM. LPA note there is a cat at the FCCH. The cat's vaccinations are up to date and observed. Per the Licensee, states the cat does not interact with the children in care. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on site.

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/.

LPA 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-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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 Continue on LIC809C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2025
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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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025
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supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.87, 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.

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 confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The licensee provided proof of control of property.

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.

Today, deficiencies 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 parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The 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 LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.

Today’s visit was conducted in Spanish.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Soto.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2025
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Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 12/05/2025 at 04:46 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: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213887

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C1 is missing immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2025
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Licnesee will submit a letter detailing how she will remain in complience with regulations and required documentation. POC will be sent to LPA Mendez by the end of business day 12/15/2025. Business card left for convenience.
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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:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/05/2025


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