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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216561
Report Date: 06/12/2024
Date Signed: 06/12/2024 12:42:46 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216561
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 5DATE:
06/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Dalia Lizabeth Santos TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On June 12, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Inspection for the purpose of performing a Case Management- Change of Capacity inspection. LPA met with Dalia Lizabeth Santos, Licensee. LPA explained the nature/purpose of the inspection. LPA observed two (2) infant and three (3) children in care at the time of the inspection.

LPA and Licensee together toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home is a single level home, which consists of four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, family room, garage and outdoor play area. LPA notes that the day care services will occur in the kitchen, family room, dining area, bathroom, and outdoor play area. LPA observed the four (4) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and garage with door knob covers and safety gates, making these areas inaccessible to children in care.

LPA observed that knives and medication are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and hallway close, inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Cleaning compounds were observed in the laundry room that was secured with a door knob cover at the time of the inspection making the cleaning compounds inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed child size furniture and material for activities throughout the home in areas that will be accessible to children in care. CONTINUES ON LIC 809C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/12/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
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LPA observed the FCCH is fully equipped to meet the needs of children in care. LPA observed that the FCCH is clean and orderly. In addition, there is plenty of ventilation for the children in care.

LPA and applicant together toured the outdoor play area. There were no bodies of water observed at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water at the home. LPA advised the licensee children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area.

LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was purchased on May 20, 2024. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee tested the combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested at 12:02 pm and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no guns or ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license.

No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

The licensee Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until January 14, 2025. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until December 1, 2024. The licensee provided proof of control of property. Control of property was verified via receipt of lease agreement. Because the applicant, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
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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).

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

On this date, 06/12/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource.

On May 15, 2024, the Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH’s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Santa Maria Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on May 28, 2024.

Today, No deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given. The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today June 12, 2024.



A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Dalia Santos Ramirez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2024
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