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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216316
Report Date: 06/07/2024
Date Signed: 06/07/2024 04:24:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216316
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 5DATE:
06/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:55 PM
MET WITH:Alejandra Castaneda SilvaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On June 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Inspection for the purpose of performing a Case Management- Change of Capacity inspection. LPA met with Alejandra Castaneda Silva, Licensee and Cruz Bautista-Leon, assistant/husband. LPA explained the nature/purpose of the inspection.

LPA and Licensee together toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA observed the FCCH's interior and exterior to be free of hazardous materials and/or toxins at the time of the visit, which would pose a danger to the children in care. LPA observed one (1) child and four (4) children playing in the living room at the time of the inspection.

LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on July 12, 2023. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPA observed a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 3:20pm, and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no guns or ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license.

No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/07/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024
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The licensee Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until January 14, 2026. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired on November 11, 2023. The licensee provided proof of control of property. Control of property was verified via receipt of lease agreement. Because the applicant, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

On this date, June 7,2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024
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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: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024
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address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource.

On May 28, 2024, 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 Santa Maria Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on May 31, 2024.

The inspection visit was conducted in Spanish and report was translated in Spanish by LPA Jimenez. A notice of site visit was given to applicant, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Alejandra Castaneda Silva.

Today, deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12. Appeal rights given. The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today June 7, 2024.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2024
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Created By: Martina Jimenez On 06/07/2024 at 03:52 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: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/14/2024
Section Cited
CCR
1596.8662(b)(1)

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(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
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Licensee and assistant shall completed mandated reporter training and submit a copy of certificate to LPA email by 6/14/2024.
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renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. Licensee stated they were not sure how often they need to retake the course. LPA reminded Licensee that the mandated reporter training must be renewed every 2 years.
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed mandated reporter for licensee and assistant has expired.

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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:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/07/2024


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