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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408673
Report Date: 03/11/2026
Date Signed: 03/11/2026 12:26:46 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:DIAZ MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197408673
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SANDRA DIAZ MARTINEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 782-2803
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
03/11/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:05 AM
MET WITH:Sandra Diaz MartinezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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On 03/11/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced 3-Year Required Inspection at the above-referenced Family Child Care Home. LPA was greeted by staff member S3, who granted LPA entry. Shortly after at approximately 9:10am Licensee Sandra Diaz Martinez arrived at the home. Present during today’s inspection were Licensee Diaz-Martinez, Licensee’s adult son, Licensee’s small pet dog, two (2) staff members (S2 & S3), and five (5) children in care.

The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that the licensee continues to meet the health, safety, and personal rights requirements outlined in Title 22 Regulations governing California Family Child Care Homes. The facility is licensed as a Large Family Child Care Home with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The program currently accepts infants from 3 weeks of age through 12 years old. The facility operates from 4:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday, and the licensee currently does not provide overnight or weekend care.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection.

The single-family home consists of a living room, a dining area, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, a laundry area, and a detached garage. Note: The detached garage has a converted space with a bathroom.

Licensee confirmed the following areas are OFF LIMITS to the children in care: bedrooms 1 & 2, the laundry area, the detached garage. The laundry area is used as a walkway to the children’s designated bathroom inside the home.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DIAZ MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408673
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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Licensee confirm the home has one (1) small dog pet and registered families are notified. The pet dog is kept away from the children during the hours of operation. LPA reminded licensee that any area designated as OFF LIMITS should be made inaccessible during the hours of operation and/or while children are present.

LPA provided Licensee a copy of the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal Information Bulletin 20-008 Issued: March 19, 2021, for her review.



Families enter the home through the side gated entrance and proceed directly to the converted garage space. According to the Licensee, the living room and the converted garage space with an adjacent bathroom serve as the designated day care areas.

The fireplace in the living room and the open-faced heater in the converted garage were observed to be properly barricaded. Adequate heating and ventilation were present throughout the licensed areas to ensure children’s safety and comfort. Age-appropriate toys and play equipment were available and in good condition. The home maintains a working telephone service.

Licensee confirmed that she provides meals and snacks to the children. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining clear policies to ensure that all individuals assisting with care and supervision are aware of any dietary restrictions or allergies.

No firearms or ammunition are stored on the premises. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink in a cabinet secured with a magnetic lock. Additional cleaning supplies are stored on a high shelf in the laundry area, out of children’s reach.

LPA observed a working fire extinguisher in Bedroom 3, located near the kitchen and outdoor area. A functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed in both the living room and the converted garage space. The Licensee is reminded that fire and disaster drills must be conducted at least once every six months. Each drill must be documented with the date and time, and this documentation must be kept on site at the family child care home.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DIAZ MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408673
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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The licensee confirmed that the home is prepared to accept a child who may require medication; however, no children currently in care require medication.

The licensee ensures that children are supervised at all times and understands that children must never be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used solely for transportation and not for sleeping. The “Prohibited Items in Family Child Care Homes” flyer was provided.

Safe Sleep regulations were reviewed due to the program’s availability for infant care. There is one crib or play yard available for each infant in care. All cribs and play yards are kept free of loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and no items are hung above or attached to them. Infants are not swaddled while in care. The provider conducts physical checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress, including but not limited to flushed skin, increased body temperature, restlessness, or labored breathing. Infants sleeping in a separate room remain within visual observation through an open door. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. The Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed, and the LIC 9227 form was reviewed.

LPA reviewed three (3) personnel files and confirmed that all staff are in compliance with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training requirements. LPA reminded the licensee of the importance of ensuring that all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training are approved by EMSA.

LPA then reviewed five (5) children’s files and observed that all files were complete. LPA provided the licensee with updated copies of the LIC 311D and LIC 126 to use as references when conducting future file audits.



Family Child Care Home 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DIAZ MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408673
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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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-andresources/safe-sleep as an 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 https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies cited at this time.

An exit interview was conducted and reviewed with Licensee Diaz-Martinez. A copy of this report was discussed and left with Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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