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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566212445
Report Date: 06/03/2025
Date Signed: 06/03/2025 01:26:16 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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:VARELA FCC AKA MAMA BEAR DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566212445
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIA VARELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 654-1426
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93003
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 2DATE:
06/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:55 AM
MET WITH:Maria Varela TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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On June 3 , 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with licensee Maria Varela and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 2 children were present.

LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior of the FCCH. LPA notes the home uses the living room, dining area and 1 bathroom for child care purposes while the remainder of the home is excluded from care. LPA observed the children's area to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the children's area to have age appropriate equipment in good condition. LPA observed the home to have 2 fire places which are covered. LPA informed licensee they must secure the gate to ensure inaccessibility to children. LPA observed drawers and cabinets in the in the dining room to be free of hazards. LPA observed the kitchen to be made inaccessible to children with a child proof gate. LPA observed sharps to be elevated and inaccessible to children. LPA observed the medication to be on an elevated surface beyond the reach of children. LPA observed the bathroom used for child care purposes to be clean and free of hazards. LPA reminded licensee they must ensure all personal care items are out of reach of children.

Licensee informed LPA they do not use the backyard for child care purposes. Licensee stated they take children to the park. LPA discussed active supervision with licensee.

LPAs observed the FCCH to have a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector which were tested at 11:17AM and found in working order. The FCCH to have a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 2/10/2025. LPAs reminded licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
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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Created By: Giovani Gonzalez On 06/03/2025 at 12:25 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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VARELA FCC AKA MAMA BEAR DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212445

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025

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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a current certificate for themselves or assistats which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2025
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Licensee will update their Mandated Reporter Training for themselves and assistants. Licensee will provide LPA via email at giovani.gonzalez@dss.ca.gov no later than 6/17/25.
Type B
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102425(j)(2)(D)
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:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review and observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not documenting 15 minute checks for infant, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2025
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Licensee to conduct and log 15 minute sleep checks for all infants in care. Licensee will submit to LPA proof of docuementation of the next 2 weeks via email at giovani.gonzalez@dss.ca.gov no later than 6/17/25.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Giovani Gonzalez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025


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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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: VARELA FCC AKA MAMA BEAR DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212445
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025
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LPAs reviewed a sample of children's files which were found to be current and complete. Licensee informed LPA they have not been documenting Safe Sleep 15-minute checks. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued as a result. LPA reviewed assistant's file and observed they did not have a current Mandated Reporter Certificate. LPA observed licensee to have a certificate which expired 3/2024. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued as a result. LPAs observed the licensee to have a current Pediatric CPR/ First Aid (completed 9/1/24). LPA reminded licensee it is their responsibility to ensure all certificates and training are current. Licensee informed LPA there are no fire arms in the home.

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.

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-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.

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: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
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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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: VARELA FCC AKA MAMA BEAR DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212445
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025
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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.

2 Type B deficiency was issued during today's inspection.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Varela. Appeal Rights were given.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Giovani Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2025
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