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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216755
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 11:43:14 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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:HERRERA FCC AKA KID'S RAINBOWFACILITY NUMBER:
426216755
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:46 AM
MET WITH:Maria HerreraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On January 29, 2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Giovani Gonzalez and Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Case Management - Change of capacity inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with licensee Maria Herrera and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 4 children were present as well as 1 assistant.

LPAs in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPAs observed the both living rooms to be used for children to be clean and free of hazards. LPAs observed the sun room to be free of hazards as well. LPA observed the kitchen to be accessible to children. LPAs observed the majority of cabinets to be secured with child proof locks or to be free of hazards. LPAs observed 1 child lock to not be functioning property making potentially hazardous materials accessible. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued a as a result. LPA reminded applicant cabinets must be secured at all times to prevent children access.

LPA observed a fire extinguisher that satisfies regulation (3A40BC) which was serviced on 1/23/25. LPAs reminded licensee it is their responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate which was completed 4/23/23. LPAs reviewed licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was completed 8/23/23. LPAs reminded licensee it is their responsibility to maintain current training and certificate. LPAs tested a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector at 10:27AM. LPA asked licensee if they had a file for the assistant that was present. Licensee explained they did not as they are new. 1 Type B deficiency was issued as a result.

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 1/23/25. LPAs note only Living Room #2 is approved area for napping and Living Room #1 is not approved unless it has a smoke alarm.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/29/2025
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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA FCC AKA KID'S RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216755
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025
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The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license. The effective date of license is today 1/29/2025.

LPAs note 2 Type B deficiencies were issued during today's inspection.

Exit interview was conducted with licensee Marie Herrera and Notice of Site visit was given.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
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Created By: Giovani Gonzalez On 01/29/2025 at 11:07 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: HERRERA FCC AKA KID'S RAINBOW
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216755

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/05/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)

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102417 Operation of a FCCH
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee removed items from the cabinet. Licensee will install new child lock on the cabinet and ensure they are functioning properly. Licensee will submit proof of completion to LPA via email at giovani.gonzalez@dss.ca.gov no later than 2/5/25.
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LPAs observed the kitchen to be accessible to children. LPAs observed a child lock to not be functioning on the kitchen cabinet that contained hazardous materials, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR102416.1(a)

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102416.1 Personnel Records
(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information:


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Licensee will provide LPA a copy of their assistant's file via email at giovani.gonzalez@dss.ca.gov no later than 2/5/25.
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LPAs observed the assistant present providing care for children did not have a file. Licensee explained it was because they are new to the facility.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/29/2025


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