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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406216259
Report Date: 07/20/2023
Date Signed: 07/20/2023 12:08:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/20/2023 12:08 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:MEJIA ROJAS FCC AKA SUNFLOWER DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
406216259
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Maria Veronica Mejia RojasTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 07/20/2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and a change of capacity inspection. LPA met with Maria Veronica Mejia Rojas, licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were four (4) children present being supervised by licensee and Bryan Mejia Rojas, assistant and child of licensee.

LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a two-story apartment that consists of two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, and outdoor yard. Daycare services are offered in the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor yard. Meanwhile, the entire second floor that consists of two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom are completely inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a baby gate on the first step of the stairway making the second floor inaccessible inaccessible to children in care. Additionally, the garage is off-limits and was observed to be locked during this inspection.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. LPA observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Medication for the family are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink that is locked and inaccessible. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition.

Required forms are predominantly posted on the living room of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. Detectors were tested at 10:40 AM and was found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 06/22/2023. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. CONT 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/20/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MEJIA ROJAS FCC AKA SUNFLOWER DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216259
VISIT DATE: 07/20/2023
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LPA and licensee toured the outdoor yard. LPA observed the fencing and exit doors to be secured for children in care. LPA observed children yard has plenty of shading to afford the children in care. Children have access to filtered water by means of individual water cups. LPA observed water activities in the outdoor yard. LPA and licensee discussed active supervision while water activities are occurring. LPA observed there are of outdoor toys that are age appropriate and in good conditions. LPA observed there are no permanent bodies of water on site.

LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. LPA reviewed 15-minute sleep logs and found them to be current. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 4/14/2023. LPA reviewed facility roster and found licensee is documenting enrolled families in a separate document. LPA advised licensee to document in LIC9040 all children that have been and are currently enrolled in the facility. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 02/12/2024. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 01/24/2024.

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 CONT 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/20/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MEJIA ROJAS FCC AKA SUNFLOWER DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216259
VISIT DATE: 07/20/2023
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https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

The Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH’s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Five Cities Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on 06/26/2023.


The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today 07/20/2023.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/20/2023
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