444416379-4-21-2025-07-CC-ALUZ-DFXPQE-20250421113101

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444416379
Report Date: 04/21/2025
Date Signed: 04/21/2025 11:31:27 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2025 11:31 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	BALLA, GUSTAVO AND SARA		FACILITY NUMBER:	444416379
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BALLA, GUSTAVO AND SARA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(831) 588-4225
CITY:	SANTA CRUZ	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95060
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	04/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Sara Balla		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	At 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Licensee Sara Balla to conduct an unannounced annual RANDOM inspection. Present for this inspection was 12 preschool aged children, 3 fingerprint cleared assistants, and co-Licensee Gustavo Balla. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 8:30AM-1PM Facility: The ON LIMIT AREAS are 3 classroom areas, main playground, bathroom, and kitchen. OFF LIMIT AREAS are entire upper floor of the home, and other outdoor areas besides the main playground. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs leading up to the main floor of the home are blocked by a door that remains closed at all times. The ISOLATION AREA is the couch in the main classroom. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. Licensee states that the sandbox in the main playground area gets covered with a tarp every night. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. LPA observed a drained hot tub in an off limit area with unsecured cover and a two-step step stool leading up to it. LPA reminded Licensee that hot tub covers need to be fully secured and to remove the step stool to prevent access from children in care. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children in high cabinets or high shelves. Licensee states that there are no firearms in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. Licensee states that the local fire department checks the fire extinguishers once a year. *Page 1 of 3*

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/07/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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: BALLA, GUSTAVO AND SARA	FACILITY NUMBER: 444416379
	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2025

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Care and Supervision: There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee uses positive discipline strategies such as talking with the child as forms of discipline. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations.

Records: The Licensee Sara Balla Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 3/26/26. Co-Licensee Gustavo Balla Adult CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 2/26/26. LPA reminded that CPR and First Aid certifications need to be taken with the Pediatric portion. Licensee Sara Balla's Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 3/28/26, and co-Licensee Gustavo Balla’s Mandated Reporter expires on 2/26/26. Licensee was reminded Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee’s immunization is on file. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months, last drill was on 10/8/24. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed, and a copy was obtained. Licensees carry liability insurance for the daycare that expires on 6/25/26. Entrance checklist for Family Child Care Home was provided and licensee was reminded of documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area of the facility.

LPA reviewed five (5) children files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization records. All children’s files reviewed today were complete.

LPA reviewed five (5) staff (S1-S5) files for the following records: Employee rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunization records, and required training. All staff files reviewed today were complete.

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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: BALLA, GUSTAVO AND SARA	FACILITY NUMBER: 444416379
	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2025

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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-andresources/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.

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, Sara Balla, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 3/26/25.

No deficiencies are issued today.
3 advisory notes are issued on attached pages LIC 9102.
Appeal rights were 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, Sara Balla.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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