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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566216598
Report Date: 03/04/2025
Date Signed: 03/04/2025 12:48:12 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:ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566216598
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NATALIE ISLASFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 799-7876
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93036
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
03/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Natalie Islas & Josefina GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:55 PM
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On 03/04/2025 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Fernando Hernandez and Laura Carone conducted an unannounced Required- 3 Year inspection. LPAs met with licensee Natalie Islas and advised the purpose of the inspection. Assistant provided LPAs a tour of the home inside and out. There were 5 children under the care and supervision of 2 adults.

LPAs observed required licensing documents pinned on the walls throughout the home. LPAs note Fire and earthquake drills are not being documented every six months. Last drill was conducted on 04/10/2024. Fire extinguisher 2A10BC on kitchen counter was last serviced 02/07/2023. Fire and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and working.

Initially Licensee had the (2) bedrooms and (1) bathroom off-limits however Licensee has now included (2) bedrooms to be accessible to children in care. All rooms will be included except the (1) bathroom in the master bedroom. Children have access to (2) bedrooms, (1) restroom, living room, and back yard. LPAs note there was no Fireplace inside the home. In the kitchen theres a child safety gate keeping the kitchen inaccessible to children. LPAs note he knives are being kept in a cabinet above counters to keep out of reach from children. Cleaning supplies are kept in backyard shed which LPAs found open. No children were present outside during the inspection. LPAs informed Licensee to ensure the shed is closed when children are out in the backyard. LPAs note children have access to toys that are age-appropriate inside and outside of the home. Back yard play area is completely enclosed and has plenty of age-appropriate toys. No bodies of water were observed. LPAs note licensee stated no firearms are present in the home.

LPAs reviewed five children files. All children files were current. Licensee CPR/first aid expired on 01/30/2025 and assistants CPR/First Aid expires on 04/02/2025. Licensee stated her CPR/first aid was completed on 03/01/2025, and is currently waiting for the certificate to arrive. Licensee mandated reporter was expired on 01/31/2025 and assistants mandated reporter expires on 04/02/2025. Licensee was reminded a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter certification AB1207 every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216598
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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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.

LPAs 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's 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 advised there were no children in care that required Incidental Medical Services. 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 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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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: ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216598
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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During the exit interview, the Licensee Natalie Islas, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

During today's inspection Type B citations were issues. Appeal rights were given during inspection and a notice of site visit was issued. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Natalie Islas.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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Created By: Fernando Hernandez On 03/04/2025 at 10:35 AM
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: ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216598

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 identifiers which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/14/2025
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Licensee stated they would conduct a fire drill and will send proof to LPA Hernandez via email Fernando.Hernandez@dss.ca.gov
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.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 identifiers which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/14/2025
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Licensee stated they would complete the Mandated Reporter training and will send proof of completion to LPA Hernandez 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025


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Created By: Fernando Hernandez On 03/04/2025 at 10:45 AM
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: ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216598

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 objects poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/04/2025
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Licensee stated they would ensure that the shed is closed before children have acess to the backyard.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025


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Created By: Fernando Hernandez On 03/04/2025 at 11:43 AM
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: ISLAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216598

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 object poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee stated they will send a picture of purchased date for fire extinguisher to LPA Hernandez via email (fernando.hernandez@dss.ca.gov)
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Fernando Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025


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