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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215308
Report Date: 09/21/2023
Date Signed: 09/21/2023 11:09:20 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/21/2023 11:09 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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:ARELLANO FCC AKA GROWING STEPSFACILITY NUMBER:
426215308
ADMINISTRATOR:CARMEN ARELLANOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 963-5665
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93101
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 12DATE:
09/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Carmen Arellano TIME COMPLETED:
11:23 AM
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On September 21, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Carmen Arellano and informed them the purpose of the inspection. The FCCH uses the front yard, living room, dining area, and backyard for child care purposes, while the remainder of the home is excluded from care. LPA, in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of inspection there were 12 children in care.

LPA observed age appropriate toys in the FCCH's interior. The FCCH has a fireplace that is not use that is covered and made inaccessible to children. LPA recommended that Licensee covers the vents of a heater to prevent children from poking their fingers in the vents even if it is not in use. LPA observed cleaning compounds in the kitchen on top of an elevated surface beyond the reach of children. LPA observed that sharps to be stored in an elevated beyond the reach of children as well. Licensee stated that medications are stored on an elevated surface in their bedroom that remains locked, making it inaccessible to children. LPA reminds Licensee that the doors to the bedrooms need to remain locked in order to be considered inaccessible to children. LPA observed the bathroom used for children to be clean and free of toxins.

LPA observed required licensing forms posted prominently in the dining area. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector in the FCCH. Both carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were tested at 9:09AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has 2 regulation fire extinguishers (2A10BC) which were serviced on 6/26/23. LPA reminds Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.

The backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The backyard was observed to be clean and free of hazards. Storage area and garage were observed to be secured and inaccessible to children.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/21/2023
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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: ARELLANO FCC AKA GROWING STEPS
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215308
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023
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LPA observed the backyard to have age appropriate toys and furnishing. LPA observed a toy sink to be free of water and Licensee stated that when they are done playing with the water/sink they dump the water. LPA observed a sandbox which was covered. LPA observed the front yard to have age appropriate toys and furnishing. The front yard is enclosed by a fence and the front gate was observed to be secured.

A sampling of children's files were reviewed. The records were current and complete and possessed contact information and immunization records. LPA reviewed infant files and found sleep logs to be current. Licensee and assistant's records were reviewed and found to be current and complete. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2/3/25 and their Mandated Reported Training (AB1207) expires 1/31/24. LPA reminds Licensee that it is their responsibility to have current certifications and training.

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.

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-and-resources/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.

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/.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023
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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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: ARELLANO FCC AKA GROWING STEPS
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215308
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2023
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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 confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Carmen Arellano
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2023
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