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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215478
Report Date: 04/01/2025
Date Signed: 04/03/2025 03:18:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/03/2025 03:18 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:RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA LITTLE MOTORSFACILITY NUMBER:
426215478
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BLANCA RAMIREZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 878-1566
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/01/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Blanca RamirezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On April 1, 2025, at 11:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH) and met with Licensee, Blanca Ramirez. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 5:30 AM :00 AM to 5:00 PM. Licensee provides care to children aged 0 to 12 years old.

During the inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 4 children under the care of Licensee and assistant. The day care utilizes the designated day care area. The day care entrance is located on the right side of the home where children are dropped off and picked up. The main home is not accessible to children in care.

LPA observed the following, the required licensing forms are posted in the prominent location, there are age-appropriate toys and equipment inside the daycare room, play pen and napping mats. The outdoor space is free of any tripping hazards, age-appropriate play structure was also observed. Knives and cleaning materials are stored inaccessible to the children in care.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/01/2025
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: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA LITTLE MOTORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215478
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2025
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LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires 1/24//2026 while Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 8/27//2026. The regulation fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/24/2024. At 12:33 PM, the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found functional. FCCH conducts fire and disaster drill every month and last drill was conducted on March 12, 2025. Nobodies of water was observed. Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition in the home.

Children’s files were reviewed and found complete. FCCH has current children’s roster was reviewed. Licensee and assistant document napping infants every 15 minutes. Infants 0 to 12 months old have Infant Safe Sleep Plan on file.

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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

Licensee, Blanca Ramirez 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,

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA LITTLE MOTORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215478
VISIT DATE: 04/01/2025
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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, 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 is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/.

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


During today’s inspection, no deficiency was cited.
Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Blanca Ramirez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/01/2025
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