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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566216250
Report Date: 09/24/2025
Date Signed: 09/24/2025 05:31:57 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:RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566216250
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BERONICA RICOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 890-0443
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93036
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:35 PM
MET WITH:Beronica RicoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
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On September 24th, 2025, at 01:10 P.M, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernando Hernandez conducted an unannounced required Annual Random inspection at the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH). The FCCH operating hours are Monday to Sunday from 5:30 AM to 11:59 PM. Licensee provides care for children 3 months to 13 years of age. During the inspection, LPA met with Licensee Beronica Rico and (1) assistant. Licensee reports (4) adults live in the home who have all received criminal record clearances. Alongside the Licensee we toured the interior and exterior of the home. Upon arrival at the home LPA notes the Licensee had just left the home to pick up children from school and met with Licensees assistant. At the time of inspection, the Licensee was caring for (4) children with the help of (1) assistant. LPA observed Licensees (2) minor children and (1) adult who have received a criminal record clearance were present at the time of inspection.

LPA notes the residence is a one-story home, the accessible area(s) in the home includes the (1) bathroom, living room, dining room & completely enclosed backyard. The areas inaccessible are the (4) bedroom(s), kitchen, (1) bathroom, and laundry/storage room. LPA did not observe a child safety gate by the kitchen ensuring the off-limits area is inaccessible, however LPA did observe child safety locks on the cabinets and drawers ensuring inaccessibility. LPA notes the Licensee stated children do not walk in the kitchen and children know not to go in the kitchen. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. LPA notes the detergents and cleaning supplies are kept in the laundry/storage room which have been made inaccessible to children in care by means of a child safety gate. The required licensing forms are posted in the prominent location. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment, inside the home. LPA notes knives are stored above in the laundry room, LPA reminded licensee to ensuring inaccessibility to children in care. LPA notes the children’s bathroom was observed to be free of toxins. The Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition within the home. LPA observed no bodies of water CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2025
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: Fernando Hernandez On 09/24/2025 at 03:23 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: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on (observation) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Fire Drill and Disaster Drills were not being conducted/logged which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee will begin a fire and disaster drill the next day of operations and will submit fire and disaster drill log to LPAs email Fernando.Hernandez@dss.ca.gov
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CCR
102425(j)(1)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on (observation) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above (1) infant child did not have a infant safe sleep log on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee will begin documenting infants 15 minute logs the next time infant child is present and will email a copy to LPAs email Fernando.Hernandez@dss.ca.gov
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Fernando Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025


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Created By: Fernando Hernandez On 09/24/2025 at 03:23 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: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on (observation) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 adults/assistants did not have required immunizations in personnels files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee will obtain immunization records and place on file for all assistants and will send a copy to LPAs email Fernando.Hernandez@dss.ca.gov
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) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in assistant did not have a current CPR certificate while caring for children as Licensee was out of the home which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee states she will have thier assistant enroll into a course and send proof to LPAs email and certification once completed
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Fernando Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025


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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025
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LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Licensees Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 05/22/26, however upon arrival to the home LPA observed assistant caring for children while Licensee was picking children up from school and after record review assistant did not have a current CPR certification, a Type B will be cited based on observation. LPA reviewed the current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate for both the assistant and licensee which expires on 01/18/2026. LPA reminded that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed with an expiration date of 08/30/2024, during inspection Licensees assistant purchased a regulation fire extinguisher with a purchase date of 09/24/25. A Technical Violation will be cited based on observation and LPA reminded Licensee to purchase/service fire extinguisher annually to ensure compliance. Both the carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and found functional at 01:52 PM. The FCCH has not conducted a fire and disaster drill every six months. LPA notes no date of last fire drill was present at the time of inspection (a Type B deficiency will be cited based on observations). LPA will be citing a Type B deficiency under Reporting Requirements as the department was not informed by the Licensee their telephone number was changed.

LPA reviewed 3 out of 5 children's records which were found incomplete. LPA did not observe the required documentation for children present during the inspection, LPA observed enrollment date for children started 09/25 and Licensee states the parents are in the process of filling out the required documents, a technical violation will be cited based on record review (please see LIC9102AV Technical Violation for more details). LPA reviewed (1) child’s infant sleep log to be incomplete, Licensee stated they were unaware children 0 – 2 are required to be checked every 15 minutes. LPA reviewed assistants and Licensees files which were not present during the inspection upon file review, a Type B deficiency will be cited based on record review and reminded Licensee to ensure all required documents are on file during inspections. Additionally after record review LPA did not observe vaccination records for the adults within the home, a Type B deficiency will be cited based on record review and informed the licensee the importance to have all required vaccinations on file.

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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025
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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.

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, 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. 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) or (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

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Beronica Rico confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

During today’s inspection (6) Type B deficiencies and (3) Technical Violation(s) were cited based on observation and record review (please see LIC809-D and LIC9102 AV for further details).

A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 4

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025
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Appeal rights were given.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Beronica Rico.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2025
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Created By: Fernando Hernandez On 09/24/2025 at 04:53 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: RICO FCC AKA LITTLE STARS FAMILY DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216250

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(c)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(c) The home shall maintain telephone service.

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Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not inform LPA their telephone number had changed which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee stated they would ensure any changes to the telephone number will inform LPA and will provide the new information.
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102416.1(a)
(a) Personnel Records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following.

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Based on (observation) & (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all personnel within the home did not have any documentation on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/01/2025
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Licensee stated they will create files for all personnel to ensure all documentation is present on file. Licensee will submit proof of personnel file created will all document present for all personnel within the home.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Fernando Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2025


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