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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216930
Report Date: 12/08/2025
Date Signed: 12/08/2025 10:47:06 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/08/2025 10:47 AM - 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:BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216930
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BROWN, MELISSAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 268-8500
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 5DATE:
12/08/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Melissa BrownTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:50 AM
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This was a required and comprehensive Annual/Random inspection.
On December 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual Required of the above Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and met with Licensee, Melissa Brown and discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operating hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Licensee provides care to children aged 0 to 12 years old.

During the inspection, the LPA and Licensee conducted a tour of the home, both inside and outside. At the time of arrival, four children were present in care, and one additional child was dropped off during the visit. The children observed ranged in age from just over two years old to 3 years and 9 months old. Areas accessible to children are bedroom, the open space living room, interconnecting the kitchen and dining areas, and the fenced back yard. Knives and cleaning materials are stored inaccessible to the children in care.
The required licensing forms were observed to be posted in the facility. The LPA noted age-appropriate toys and equipment available inside the home, including cots, tables, and chairs. The outdoor play space is fully fenced and contains an age-appropriate play structure and toys. The designated daycare area is separated from the personal-use backyard by a three-foot wooden fence and gate.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/08/2025
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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025
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To access the daycare outdoor area, children must pass through the personal-use yard; during this transition, children line up and a head count is conducted to ensure safety. Additionally, the LPA observed three security cameras installed in the home: one in the outside front area, one inside the playroom, and one in the backyard. LPA reviewed the facility and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires 2/26/2026 while Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 4/3/2027. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher was purchased on 8/21/2025. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home were tested during the inspection and were found to be in proper working condition.

FCCH conducts fire and disaster drill every 5 months and last drill was conducted on 8/14/2025. Nobodies of water was observed. Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition in the home.

LPA reviewed the children’s files and found complete. LPA also observed the signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) of report for the office meeting held on 8/7/2025 were on children’s file.

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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025
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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.

Licensee, Melissa Brown 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, 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025
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Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Melissa Brown confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

During today’s inspection, no deficiency was cited.

Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Melissa Brown.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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