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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216290
Report Date: 04/08/2026
Date Signed: 04/08/2026 11:58:21 AM

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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:MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216290
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		YESENIA MENDOZAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 264-2753
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 2DATE:
04/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:57 AM
MET WITH:Yesenia MendozaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:13 PM
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On April 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones and Izak Diaz conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Yesenia Mendoza and informed them of the purpose of today’s visit. Licensee states hours of operation are from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, seven days a week, and they provide overnight care. During the inspection, LPAs observed 2 day care children present under the care and supervision of the Licensee. LPA notes 1 assistant was present upon arrival. Additionally, Licensee’s 3 children and a therapist were also present in the off-limit area of the home.

LPAs in the company of the Licensee toured the accessible areas of the day care and observed required licensing documents posted in a visible area. The FCCH operates in one day care room, 1 bathroom, and the backyard for child care purposes. Entrance to the day care room is through a side gate and an off-limit kitchen area. LPAs observed the remainder of the home is made inaccessible to children in care with a child gate. LPAs observed the home to be clean and orderly. LPAs observed a covered open face-heater in the day care room. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and napping equipment. LPAs observed a swing/bouncer in the home, which Licensee immediately removed to an off-limit area. LPAs observed cooking knives are located on an elevated cabinet beyond the reach of children in care in the off-limit kitchen. LPAs observed the bathroom to be free of hazardous items. LPAs reminded Licensee that in order for areas to be inaccessible they must be secured while day care children are present. Licensee states no firearms or ammunition are stored in the home.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216290
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026
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LPAs observed a dual carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located in the day care room, which was tested at 9:55 AM and found to be functional. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher that satisfies regulation with receipt of purchase date 05/22/2025. LPAs reminded Licensee to either service or purchase a new fire extinguisher yearly. LPAs note the last emergency fire drill was documented on 03/10/2026.

The backyard is fully enclosed. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and outdoor equipment for children’s use. LPAs observed a locked garage door containing chemicals and reminded Licensee to ensure it is made inaccessible to children in care. No bodies of water were observed.

A sample of children’s records and staff records were reviewed. Children's records were found to be complete. LPAs reviewed the facility’s children’s roster. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expired 03/09/2024, which is not in compliance with regulations. LPAs note that the Licensee’s pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate expired on 03/15/2026. The Licensee stated they have retaken the course but have not yet received the new certificate. Licensee was reminded to keep training certifications current and updated prior to expirations. All adults working with day care children in the home were associated and cleared.

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 of the importance of checking for and removing any 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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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
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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: MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216290
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026
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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 Yesenia Mendoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

During today’s inspection, one Type B deficiency was cited and can be found on the attached LIC809-D.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Yesenia Mendoza.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2026
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Created By: Bill-Brian Billones On 04/08/2026 at 11:31 AM
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: MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216290

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which licensee's taining certificate expired on 03/09/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. This deficiency is a repeat violation within one year.
POC Due Date: 04/22/2026
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Licensee to complete training and/or provide proof of current Mandated Reporter certificate to LPA BIllones via email at bill.billones@dss.ca.gov no later than 04/22/2026.
Section Cited
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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.
Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Bill-Brian Billones
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2026


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