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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444409058
Report Date: 04/11/2025
Date Signed: 04/15/2025 04:08:46 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:HERRERA, FLORENCIAFACILITY NUMBER:
444409058
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FLORENCIA HERRERAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 740-2288
CITY:WATSONVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95076
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Florencia HerreraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:35 PM
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On April 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose was explained to the licensee, who granted access. and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126).

The facility operates Monday – Friday 6:00am-6:00pm.. Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 3/4/25, The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement. Proof of control of property is in the file..

Licensee, two Assistants, 1 infant, 1 preschooler, 3 school age were present, meeting capacity and ratio requirements. Licensee was provided information and reminded of capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, reporting obligations, and that children’s rights cannot be waived.

All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances.

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 Childcare 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/11/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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The licensee was reminded that children showing signs of illness should be separated from others until it is determined whether they are contagious. They must remain separated until they are no longer infectious or are picked up.

LPA toured the facility, indoor off-limit areas included living room, 5 bedrooms and downstairs bathroom..The licensee was providing care in a safe and comfortable environment, ensuring that children were treated appropriately and were free from any form of punishment or mistreatment. The kitchen, dining, kids bathroom and the room the kids walk through to get to the bathroom was not clean and orderly. The kids play area was clean, well ventilated, and has safe toys, play equipment and materials. A fully charged 3A-10B-C fire extinguisher, purchased 4/11/25, is available, along with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an operating telephone. Fireplace in the living room in the off limit area. The fireplace is rarely used and if used not used during facility hours. There is a stairway that is barricaded for children safety. Licensee confirmed that there are no firearms, guns, or ammunition present, and smoking is prohibited. Additionally baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed.

There are no outdoor off limits area. Licensee is aware that outdoor play areas must either be fenced or that outdoor play must be supervised by the licensee. The yard is fenced and has age-appropriate toys for the children such as; bikes, balls, playhouses, kitchen play house and blocks. The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard.

Licensee CPR/First Aid expired 3/29/27 with mandatory training expires 3/18/27. The preventative health certificate is on file. Licensee will take an updated preventative health class with the lead poisoning component in it. Both assistants have CPR/First Aid expires 3/29/27 and Mandated Reporter expires 3/18/27. Both assistants need to obtain their preventative health practices, lead poisoning component certificate and TB clearance. LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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The licensee does not transport children. Licensee was reminded that should license elect to transport children that licensed must have current license, that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation.

Safe Sleep Information was provided, and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two.

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 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.

Licensee was reminded 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, inspection 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.



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)/ (8004314-0383 (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/

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025
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 LPA walked in and found pillows and blankets in the play yard, no infant was in it, assistant removed them immediately and was reminded cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets. The play yard was missing a firm mattress and fitted sheet.

The facility roster and six children’s files were reviewed, confirming all required forms were complete, including the affidavit regarding liability insurance (LIC 282),

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. Car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation.

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 inspection the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.



During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed no Registered Sex Offenders reside at the facility. The LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 3/7/25. A search of the California Attorney General-Megan’s Law website found no registered sex offenders at the facility address.

During today’s inspection, several Type B deficiencies was identified on attached 809-D and (1) technical violation. Appeal rights provided.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee..

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2025
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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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Kitchen, dining room, kids bathroom , hallway and room kids walk through to bathroom is not clean and orderly
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will get kitchen, dining room, kids bathroom, hallway and room kids walk through to bathroom clean and orderly.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(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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Based on observation did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
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Licensee will make clean and orderly, remove large items in the room that kids walk through to get to the bathroom
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Darnella Barnes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025


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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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Fire extinguisher did not have a tag.
POC Due Date: 04/11/2025
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Licensee purchased a new fire extinguisher 4/11/25 -3A-40-BC and gave LPA receipt.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 counts which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/11/2025
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LPA received receipt of live print obtained today. Both obtained clearance 12/2024 but the failicty number used was incorrect so they were not associatied for 90 days and was removed. So they obtained live prints 4/11/25 again.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Darnella Barnes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025


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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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, FLORENCIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409058

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/11/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LIcensee to obtain preventative health certificate with lead poisoning component.
POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
Plan of Correction
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LIcensee will provide documentation for preventative health certificate with lead poisoning component from approved school to LPA
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Infant that enrolled on 4/7/25 did not have 15 min check documentation
POC Due Date: 04/15/2025
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Licensee will submit to LPA 15 minute documentation on 4/15/25 and 4/18/25. It needs ot be a total of 5 days of documentation
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Darnella Barnes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/11/2025


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