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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426217017
Report Date: 08/26/2026
Date Signed: 08/26/2026 02:11:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/26/2026 02:11 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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:RUBALCAVA FCC AKA RAISING LITTLE SEEDS CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426217017
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEONOR PAZ DE RUBALCAVAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 478-2085
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:01 PM
MET WITH:Leonor Paz de RubalcavaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:26 PM
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On August 26, 2026, at 1:01 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the above referenced Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee, Leonor Paz de Rubalcava, and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection.

During today’s inspection, the Licensee informed LPA that they participate in outside work during the facility’s operating hours, including transporting adults to medical appointments. The Licensee also stated they occasionally provide transportation services to children who are not enrolled in the FCCH as part of arrangements with their families. Additionally, the Licensee reported that they transport school aged day care children along with non-enrolled children to school sites, resulting in commingling. The Licensee explained that at no time are there uncleared adults present with the children during transportation.

The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss Title 22 regulations. LPA advised the Licensee of the following California Code of Regulations (CCR): CCR 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home; and CCR 102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity.

No deficiencies cited. Two technical advisories were provided to the Licensee.

A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was issued and shall remain posted for 30 days, or a civil penalty of $100 may be assessed. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were also provided to the licensee, and the licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to the Licensee, Leonor Paz de Rubalvaca.

Ana Tolentino
Bill-Brian Billones
DATE: 08/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/26/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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