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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216888
Report Date: 03/28/2024
Date Signed: 03/28/2024 12:27:05 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 FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216888
ADMINISTRATOR:SANTOS, MINERVA & RUIZ, JUFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 720-4944
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Minerva SantosTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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This is a change of location, previous facility number 426216116

On 03/28/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an announced, Pre-licensing inspection for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with Minerva Santos, licensee, Juan Malo, assistant/husband, Carla Ruiz Santos, daughter, and Teresa Malo Dominguez, mother-in-law. The purpose of the inspection was discussed and together LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. There were two (2) children present at the time of the inspection. The licensee stated they are licensee’s own grand-children.

The licensee is requesting a change of location, with a large family child care home license. The home is a single level home, which consists of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, to including guest room, living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, garage and completely fenced back yard. LPA notes that the day care services will occur in the family room, hallway bathroom, and completely fenced backyard outdoor play area.

The off-limits areas consist of four (4) bedrooms, two (2)bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, guest room, laundry room, and garage. LPA observed a safety doorknob
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/28/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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covers on the bedroom, laundry room, guest room, and garage doors making these areas inaccessible to day-care children. LPA observed safety gates at the entrances of the kitchen, dining room and living room, along with safety locks on drawers and cabinets making these areas inaccessible to children in care.

Per licensee, the operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. licensee states she wants to care for children from 0 to 13 years of age.

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 did not observe any toxins nor hazards items accessible to children in care.

LPA observed that knives and medication are stored in an elevated cabinet in the bedroom#1, inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Cleaning compounds were observed in the laundry room cabinets that was secured 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.

LPA and licensee together toured the outdoor play area. There were no bodies of water

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

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 the exits to be secured. LPA observed there is shading to afford the children in care. In addition, filtered water will be accessible by means of water jug with individual water cups. The play area has age-appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA and licensee discussed active supervision when children are in the outdoor yard.

· 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.

· All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department inspection rights authority.


LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher purchased was on 01/25/24. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPA observed applicant test a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home at 11;15 AM and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no weapons or ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does hold a foster family license. First Aid and emergency kits are available.



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

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792. Licensee Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 02/28/25. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 03/12/2025. Licensee completed the Preventative Health & Safety on 04/30/21. Licensee completed the Orientation on 01/10/2021.

The licensee provided proof of control of property. Control of property was verified via receipt of lease agreement. Because the licensee, rents/leases 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).

There are seven (7) adults living in the home, which all adults residing in the home have been fingerprint cleared. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN

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

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child
Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA reviewed with licensee, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

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.

LPA 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.

On this date, 03/28/24, 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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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.

Licensee was made aware the responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

The inspection visit was conducted in Spanish and report was translated in Spanish by

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

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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 FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216888
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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LPA Jimenez. A notice of site visit was given to applicant, 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 Minerva Santos, licensee.

This home meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a Large FCCH license. Effective date of license will be noted as the present, 03/28/24.

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

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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