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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215957
Report Date: 03/12/2025
Date Signed: 03/13/2025 07:40:35 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/13/2025 07:40 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:VERA FCC EL TESORO DEL SABERFACILITY NUMBER:
426215957
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIA VERAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 332-1464
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
03/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Maria VeraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On March 12, 2025, at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH) and met with Licensee, Mariai Vera and Assistant, Maria Venegas Bautista. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection. The FCCH operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Licensee provides care to children 0 to 12 years old

During the inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 9 napping children, 1 of whom is infant the under the supervision of licensee and assistant. At 2:55 PM two school age children and 2 pre school age children were picked up bringing the total number of children to 5
The Accessible area includes the day care area located in the back part of the home, one designated bathroom, and the fenced backyard. The off-limit area consists of the main which is attached to the day care space. While the bathroom for children’s use is within the main home, children are always accompanied by an adult when using it.

The required licensing forms are posted in the prominent location. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment inside the home. 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. The bathroom for children’s use is free of toxins.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2025
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: VERA FCC EL TESORO DEL SABER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215957
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025
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LPA reviewed the facility and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 5/24/2026 while Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 8/11/2026. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher was serviced on 3/29/24. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found functional. FCCH conducts fire and disaster drill every 6 months and last drill was conducted on 12/05/2024.

Children’s files were reviewed and found complete. Licensee checks and documents napping infants every 15 minutes however, the licensee had stopped checking napping infants every 15 minutes once they reached 12 months of age, believing that documentation was no longer required after this age. Individual Safe Sleep Plans are completed for infant 0-12 months old. The safe sleep regulation was discussed with the licensee Nobodies of water was observed. Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition in the home.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
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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: VERA FCC EL TESORO DEL SABER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215957
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025
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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, 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, 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
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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: VERA FCC EL TESORO DEL SABER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215957
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2025
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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, Maria Vera 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. Technical Assistance was provided to licensee.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2025
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