On 3/20/25, at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shane Loftus and Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection of the above mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Angelica Mota Garcia, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs note the inspection is also to address a request for a change of capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). LPAs, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH's living room, kitchen, hallway restroom and outdoor play area are used for child care, while the remainder of the home is excluded from child care. LPAs note there are 3 children present at the time of inspection.

The FCCH is clean and orderly. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are stored on top of the refrigerator and on an elevated shelf in the hallway cabinet. Additionally, medication is stored on an elevated shelf in the hallway cabinet. The FCCH has an open face heater that is covered. LPAs observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH which were tested (12:00 PM and 12:01 PM) and found to be operational. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 1/6/25 (expiration 1/6/26). LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs note the last fire drill was conducted on 3/20/25. The bathroom used by children in care is clean and free of toxins. Toys, furniture and play equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. LPAs observed required licensing forms and documents posted prominently in the FCCH. LPAs verified the home maintains working telephone services.

The backyard of the FCCH is enclosed by cinderblock and concrete fencing. The children’s outdoor play area is cordoned off from the remainder of the back yard. There is plenty of shade in the children’s outdoor play area. Toys in the play area are age appropriate.

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LPAs reviewed the records of children on site. The records were complete with emergency contact information and immunization records, among other required documents. The Licensee's records are current and complete with pedantic CPR and First Aid certifications (EMSA approved) expiring on 1/2/26, and Mandated Reporter training certification expires on 2/4/27. The Licensee informed LPAs no firearm or ammunition are stored on site.

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/.

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. LPAs 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 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.

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The licensee provided proof of control of property. Because the licensee rents the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

During the exit interview, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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CCLD received a fire clearance from the Santa Maria Fire Department on 2/26/25, granting the FCCH a capacity of 14, as such the FCCH change of capacity from 8 to 14 is granted.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Angelica Mota GarciaF.