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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216578
Report Date: 06/02/2026
Date Signed: 06/02/2026 01:46:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/02/2026 01:46 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:	SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426216578
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ELIDA SOTO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 623-6649
CITY:	SANTA MARIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93455
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	06/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Elida Soto		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:55 PM

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This was a required comprehensive inspection.

On June 2, 2026, at 11:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced Required Annual/Random inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and met with the licensee to discuss the purpose of the visit. The FCCH operates Monday through Saturday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and serves children ages 0 to 12.

LPA and the licensee toured the single-family home, which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. LPA observed 5 children in care. Areas accessible to children include the living room, one bathroom, and the fenced backyard. Inaccessible areas include the kitchen, all four bedrooms, and the permitted ADU. Off‑limit areas were secured with a barricaded kitchen, bedroom doors with child safety locks, and the ADU locked at all times. No hazards were observed; the backyard was free of tripping hazards, and the bathroom was free of toxins.

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed indoors and outdoors. Required licensing postings were visible in the home. The licensee confirmed there are no firearms or ammunition in the home, and no bodies of water were observed."

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2026

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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426216578
	VISIT DATE: 06/02/2026

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The fire extinguisher was serviced on 1/17/2026. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were present in the home. Children’s records were reviewed and found complete, and the FCCH maintains a current children’s roster. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every four months, with the most recent on 4/10/2026. The licensee documents napping infants and ensures all infants ages 0–12 months have a completed Infant Safe Sleep Plan on file.

The facility file was also reviewed. The licensee has current Mandated Reporter training valid until 1/4/2027, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid (EMSA-approved) training was completed on 1/3/2025 and is valid until 1/3/2027.

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 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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2026

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: SOTO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426216578
	VISIT DATE: 06/02/2026

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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, Elida Soto confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA 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 no deficiency was cited.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Elida Soto.
The insepction and report was translated in Spanish with the use of "Translate" Application platform.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2026

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