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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493010001
Report Date: 02/18/2026
Date Signed: 02/18/2026 02:24:23 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
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME:LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARET FCCHFACILITY NUMBER:
493010001
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARETFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(707) 205-9805
CITY:SANTA ROSASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 5DATE:
02/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Assistant (S1) & Licensee Margaret "Victoria" Lino-MartinezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:38 PM
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An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. When LPA arrived, LPA met with assistant (S1). At 10:00am LPA observed assistant S1 picking infant C5 up out of the play yard after a nap. LPA observed a small blanket with "lovey" stuffed animal head and a thin baby blanket in the play yard with C5. A1 was reminded of the infant safe sleep regulations and immediately removed the loose items from the play yard. Licensee, Margaret “Victoria” Lino-Martinez (L1) arrived at 10:30am.

L1 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.

During the inspection the areas used by children were toured inside and outside. During today’s visit assistant (S1) and L1 were supervising 5 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. S1 provided a current roster of children in care as required. LPA verified that the children present were listed on the roster. The facility’s operating hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home include the garage, laundry room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, made inaccessible by a combination of door knob covers, locks, or child safety gates. The home was observed to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Melchisedeck Augustin
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amy Strother
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2026
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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Created By: Amy Strother On 02/18/2026 at 12:56 PM
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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARET FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 493010001

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(b)
Infant Safe Sleep
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 10:00am LPA observed a small blanket with "lovey" stuffed animal head and a thin baby blanket in the play yard with infant C5 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

POC Due Date: 02/20/2026
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The loose items were immediately removed from the play yard during today's visit. Licensee will submit a written statement outlining her understanding of the infant safe sleep regulations, how they will be implemented and how she will ensure that assistants are also aware of the regulations.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff files. Both S1 and L1 have expired Mandated Reporter training certificates and have not completed the Mandated Reporter training in the last two years, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2026
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L1 stated that she and S1 will complete the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on the www.mandatedreporterca.com website and submit the updated certficates to LPA Strother's email: amy.strother@dss.ca.gov by 02/20/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Melchisedeck Augustin
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amy Strother
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2026


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Created By: Amy Strother On 02/18/2026 at 12:56 PM
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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARET FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 493010001

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2026

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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff files. S1, and assistant who was caring for children without the Licensee present, did not have a current training certificate and had not completed the training within the last two years, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/16/2026
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Licensee stated that she will work with S1 to schedule an approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course and will not be left alone with the children until S1 has completed the course, submitted the certifcate of completion to LPA Strother by 03/16/26. Licensee will also submit a written statement with a plan on how she will track the expiration of training certificates to ensure they remain current.
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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.
Melchisedeck Augustin
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amy Strother
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2026


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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
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARET FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 493010001
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2026
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The licensee stated that there are no poisons stored on the premises and none were observed during today's inspection. The fireplace in the living room is barricaded by a gate. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher that appeared to charged and rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 12/19/25. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. Five children's records were reviewed and contained the required records. Facility and personnel files were reviewed, assistant S1, who was alone, caring for 5 children when LPA Strother arrived, does not have a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. S1's certificate expired 08/2024. L1 arrived at 10:30am and does have a current certificate, which expires on 08/2026. Additionally, assistant S1's mandated reporter training certificate expired on 08/2024. L1's mandated reporter training certificate expired on 08/2025.

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 and removing 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Melchisedeck Augustin
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amy Strother
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2026
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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
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: LINO-MARTINEZ, MARGARET FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 493010001
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2026
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During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Margaret “Victoria” Lino-Martinez.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Melchisedeck Augustin
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amy Strother
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2026
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