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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215780
Report Date: 09/03/2024
Date Signed: 09/03/2024 02:00:18 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:RAMIREZ FCC AKA TINY TOTS CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426215780
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ERICA RAMIREZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 406-9471
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
09/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:09 AM
MET WITH:Erica RamirezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 9/03/2024, at 10:09 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection of the Ramirez Family Childcare Home. LPA met with Erica Ramirez, Licensee. The purpose of the visit was discussed with the Licensee and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 5 children in care at the time of the inspection with one assistant (S1). LPA notes one of the children in care was an infant sleeping in a separate room.

The home is a 5-bedroom 3-bathroom home. The main day care areas are on the first floor, the front living room, (2) two bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, family room, and hallway bathroom. LPA observed the off-limits areas which include the upstairs 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms are made inaccessible to children in care by way of a secure gate at the bottom of the stairs.
· LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly.
· Licensee stated there is a firearm in the home. The firearm is kept in a lock box but was unavailable to view at the time of inspection due to spouse works for law enforcement and carries on his person while at work.
· LPA observed age-appropriate books, toy, games, tables, and chairs. LPA reminded licensee to replace toys and furniture as needed when the quality of play structures are harmful to children in care.
· The fire extinguisher was observed with a purchase date 6/19/2024. LPA reminded licensee to replace or service fire extinguisher every year.
· Knives and sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible.
· Family medications are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible.
· There is a functioning combo carbon monoxide/smoke detector tested at 11:23AM in the home, that meets statutory requirements, and are functioning at the time of inspection.
· The bathroom was clean with no toxins posing any immediate danger to children in care. There were some hygiene products in an elevated cabinet but were at the time inaccessible to children in care. LPA advised licensee to secure cabinets if in a rare occurrence a child should climb and attempt to open cabinet.
· At 10:15AM the room designated as the infant napping room had an infant napping with the door closed. A continue on LIC809C pg2
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 09/03/2024 at 12:35 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: RAMIREZ FCC AKA TINY TOTS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215780

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2024

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 the shed in the backyard was unlocked with various yard tools (shovel, rake, weedeater) and chemicals (paint, gas, radiator fluid, Miracle Gro), which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/04/2024
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Licensee will send a photo to LPA Mendez by email or text. Confirming this has been corrected by the end of business day 9/4/2024.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/03/2024


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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FCC AKA TINY TOTS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215780
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2024
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Technical violation was issued. 102425(j)(5) If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times.

The backyard is completely fenced. Backyard was fenced all around by wood and brick.
· Exits were securely locked.
· LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play structures. LPA advised the licensee the importance of maintaining clean play structures with daily checks prior to allowing children in care access.
· LPA notes No bodies of water were observed.
· LPA observed a shed with no lock making it accessible to children in care. In the shed LPA observed various garden tools (shovel, rake, weed eater) as well as chemicals (Paint, radiator fluid, Miracle Gro) which poses an immediate risk to children in care. A Type A deficiency is cited per; CCR 102417(g)(4). LPA noted Licensee locked the shed at the end of the inspection making it secure and inaccessible to children in care. LPA reminded the Licensee to always keep inaccessible rooms and sheds inaccessible to children in care by lock.

Childrens records were reviewed and found to be complete with all required documents. LPA reminded Licensee the importance of maintaining license related documents for all children in care. LPA reviewed the facility roster and is up to date.

LPA reviewed licensee’s records.
· Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792
· Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expired 7/28/2024. Licensee was unaware it had expired. Licensee will send a photocopy of the mandated reporter certificate by the end of business day 9/4/2024. LPA reminded licensee to complete Mandated Reporter Training every (2) two years. A technical assistance is issued. HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
· The last Safety drill was conducted and documented on 6/18/2024.
· Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires 6/20/2026. LPA reminded the Licensee to renew her certifications every two years.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FCC AKA TINY TOTS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215780
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2024
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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 1596.871, 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.

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.

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.

Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS).
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) 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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FCC AKA TINY TOTS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215780
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2024
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During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Erica Ramirez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Type A Deficiency, Technical violation, and a Technical Assistance are being cited based on LPA observation, interview, and record reviews pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (refer to LIC 809-D)(LIC9102TV)(LIC9102TA). Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Erica Ramirez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2024
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