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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216157
Report Date: 03/12/2024
Date Signed: 03/12/2024 02:17:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/12/2024 02:17 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:NOVOA FCC AKA ANABEL'S FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216157
ADMINISTRATOR:ANABEL NOVOAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 922-4192
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:54 AM
MET WITH:Anabel NovoaTIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On 3/12/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Francisca Velazquez and David Roman conducted an unannounced Required 3-year Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Anabel Novoa, licensee FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPAs notes there were no children present in the FCCH today’s inspection.

This is a single-story home that consists three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, and outdoor yard. The daycare services occur in the living room, dining room, one (1) bathroom and part of the outdoor yard. Meanwhile, three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, garage, kitchen, and part of the outdoor yard is inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed a secured gate making the kitchen inaccessible. Additionally, LPAs observed all bedroom doors and garage door have door safety knobs. Lastly, LPAs observed fencing on the sides of the outdoor yard making the sides of the outdoor yard inaccessible to children in care.

LPAs observed the living room, dining area, bathroom and outdoor yard have plenty of spacing and ventilation for the comfort of the children in care. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room that is made inaccessible by a large piece of furniture that is secured. LPAs observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink, in the garage and in Licensee’s bathroom. Medication for the family is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and in the Licensee’s bedroom. LPAs notes all these areas are inaccessible to children in care. The restroom that is used for childcare services is clean and free of toxins. In the FCCH, LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment are in good conditions and are age appropriate for the children in care.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2024
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: NOVOA FCC AKA ANABEL'S FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216157
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024
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Required forms are predominantly posted in the living room. LPAs observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector that was tested and operable at 12:30 PM. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher that was serviced on 9/27/23. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services. Licensee informed LPAs there are no guns or ammo stored in the home.

LPAs and Licensee toured the outdoor yard. LPAs observed the outdoor yard to be completely fenced and exit doors are secured. The outdoor yard provides plenty of shading for the children in care. Licensee reported that filtered drinking water is provided by means of a water jug and individual cups for each child. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water in the FCCH.

LPAs reviewed children's records. The children’s records were found to be complete with emergency contact information as well as immunization records and all required licensing forms. Licensee does not have any infants enrolled for services. However, Licensee is aware of all safe sleep regulations and when applicable Licensee documents infant 15-minute sleep. LPAs reviewed the facility roster that contained the names of all children whose files were reviewed during today’s inspection. The last emergency drill was conducted and documented on 2/29/24.

LPAs reviewed Licensee’s record. Licensee’s record was found to be complete and current. Licensee’s Pediatric First -aid certificate that expires 1/2/26 and Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 1/5/26. During today’s inspection, Licensee updated the hours of operation by updating LIC279. Effective immediately, Licensee’s new hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: NOVOA FCC AKA ANABEL'S FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216157
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024
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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.

LPAs 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 [or facility representative] 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/.

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, Anabel Novoa, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs 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, Anabel Novoa in Spanish.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
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