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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566208184
Report Date: 12/26/2024
Date Signed: 12/30/2024 03:40:06 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 BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:SUDARIO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566208184
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ELLEN SUDARIOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 404-4101
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93065
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Ellen SudarioTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:19 PM
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On 12/26/24 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shane Loftus and Fernando Hernandez made an unannounced Annual Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee, Ellen Sudario, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the home. The FCCH's family room, hallway bathroom, and a portion of backyard are used for child care, while the remainder of the house is excluded from child care. LPAs note there were not children present during the inspection.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation for the children in care. LPAs observed licensing forms and documents posted on a wall near the front door of the FCCH. LPAs observed a fireplace in the family room which is covered with metal mesh and is blocked by furniture, making it inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for child care is observed to be clean and free of toxins. Sharps are located in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen which is secure and inaccessible to children. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored underneath the kitchen sink in a secure cabinet. Medications are stored in a locked pantry which is inaccessible to the children in care. At 10:45 AM, LPAs observed a smoke detector in the FCCH that was not operational. At 10:47 AM, LPAs note the FCCH does not have a carbon monoxide detector. At 10:50 AM LPAs note that there is a regulation fire extinguisher, however licensee does not have a receipt showing when it was purchased. LPAs reminded the Licensee to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.

The FCCH’s backyard is enclosed and has varied footing surfaces. The backyard is partitioned with wrought iron fencing to separate the children’s activity area from the excluded area. LPAs note the toys and equipment in the backyard are age appropriate. LPAs observed a swimming pool on site.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: SUDARIO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566208184

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.543
Licensure Requirements
Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

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 that the Family Child Care Home does not have an operational carbon monoxide detector, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/09/2025
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Licensee will submit proof to CCLD (shane.loftus@dss.ca.gov) that the Family Child Care Home has installed an operational carbon monoxide detector. Licensee will also submit a written plan to the department on how she will ensure this deficiency will not happen again. These corrections will be submitted by 1/9/25.
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the Family Child Care Home does not have an operational smoke detector, or receipt/verification of a fire extinguisher purchased within the last year. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/09/2025
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Licensee will submit proof to CCLD (shane.loftus@dss.ca.gov) that the Family Child Care Home has an operational smoke detector as well as a newly purchased or serviced fire extinguisher. Licensee will also submit a written plan to the department on how she will ensure this deficiency will not happen again. These corrections will be submitted by 1/9/25.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/26/2024


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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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: SUDARIO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566208184

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Mandated Reporter training is not current for Licensee (Ellen Sudario) and assistant (Michelle Baldueza), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/09/2025
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Licensee will submit proof to CCLD (shane.loftus@dss.ca.gov) of current Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) for Licensee (Ellen Sudario) and assistant (Michelle Baldueza) by 1/9/25. Licensee will also submit a written plan to the department on how she will ensure this deficiency will not happen again. These corrections will be submitted by 1/9/25.
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee does not have current CPR/First Aid training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/09/2025
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Licensee will submit proof to CCLD (shane.loftus@dss.ca.gov) of current CPR/First Aid training by 1/9/25. Licensee will also submit a written plan to the department on how she will ensure this deficiency will not happen again. These corrections will be submitted by 1/9/25.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/26/2024


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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SUDARIO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566208184
VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024
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The pool is drained and there is a 5-foot-tall fence separating the children’s play area from the remainder of the back yard. LPAs reviewed a sampling of the children records. At 11:15 AM LPAs note the children’s files are incomplete, lacking immunization records and other required licensing documents. At 11:25 LPAs reviewed the Licensee's records and found them to be incomplete, lacking current Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certification, amongst other required licensing documents. Licensee was reminded to keep certifications current and renew certification prior to expirations. At 11:30 AM, LPA’s note the last fire drill at the FCCH was not documented within the last 6 months. LPAs discussed with Licensee the need for fire/emergency drills to be conducted and documented every 6 months. Licensee informed LPAs no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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 for 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 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. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: SUDARIO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566208184
VISIT DATE: 12/26/2024
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During the exit interview 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.

Type B deficiencies are being cited based on LPA’s records review and observations pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (refer to LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.


A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/26/2024
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