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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216561
Report Date: 08/28/2026
Date Signed: 08/28/2026 10:01:53 AM

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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:SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216561
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DALIA LIZBETH SANTOSFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(213) 291-6656
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
08/28/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
06:25 AM
MET WITH:Dalia SantosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
07:45 AM
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On August 28, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiencies Inspection at the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Dalia Santos, licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature of the inspection. LPA notes (11) children with licensee and S1.

At 6:35AM LPA observed an infant (C1) sleeping in an infant swing. LPA reminded the licensee of the infant safe sleep regulations; infant swings are not allowed in a daycare. S1 moved C1 to a pack-n-play. LPA and licensee conducted a tour of the entire interior and exterior of the FCCH.

The Case Management inspection follows a complaint investigation at FCCH.

At 6:59AM, LPA observed personal care products and cleaning supplies in the day care bathroom within children’s reach. Additional personal care items were in the shower accessible to children in care. LPA advised Licensee to remove and make inaccessible items that pose a danger to children in care and to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. A deficiency will be cited.

Based on the information gathered during today’s inspection, 1 Type A deficiency and a type B Deficiency is being cited under Title 22 Regulations, which can be found on the attached LIC 809-D pages.

LPA Joaquin Mendez informed Licensee Dalia Santos this report dated August 28, 2026, documents one (1)
Continue on LIC809C
Maria Mueller
Joaquin Mendez
DATE: 08/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2026
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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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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2026
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Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Additionally, type B is cited for an infant found sleeping in a swing today.

LPA Mendez informed the licensee to provide a copy of the licensing report dated August 28, 2026, that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

TSP is offered to the licensee on today’s date August 28, 2026.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and report was reviewed with Licensee Dalia Santos.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2026
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Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 08/28/2026 at 07:50 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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/07/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)

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g) The home shall be free from defects... Safety precautions shall include...: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds... pose a danger if readily available...

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LIcensee removed the items to a safe area and will submit the POC by the end of business day 9/05/2026.
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having hygiene products and cleaning supplies in an accessible area to children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/28/2026


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Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 08/28/2026 at 08:06 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: SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216561

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/28/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/07/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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(a) There shall be one crib or... or play yard.

(1) All cribs or play yards shall... safety standards.

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Licensee will submit a POC to LPA by the end of business day 9/07/2026.Business card with contact information is provided.
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LPA observed C1 sleeping in an infant swing at 6:35AM. Licensee stated C1's parent brought the swing this morning to help C1 sleep better. S1 moved C1 to a pack-N-play.
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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.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/28/2026


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