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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216904
Report Date: 03/08/2024
Date Signed: 03/08/2024 03:38:25 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:MENA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216904
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Anayelli Mena LaraTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 03/08/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an announced, Pre-licensing inspection for a Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with Anayelli Mena Lara, applicant, the purpose of the inspection was discussed and together LPA and Applicant toured the inside and outside of the home. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

The applicant is requesting a small family childcare license. The home is a single level home, which consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, storage room and completely fenced back yard. LPA notes that the day care services will occur in the living room, dining area, Bedroom#1, Bedroom #2, and completely fenced backyard outdoor play area.

The off-limits areas consist of one (1) bedroom, storage room, laundry room, and bathroom. LPA observed locks and a safety gate on the bedroom doors, laundry room door, storage room, and bathroom door making the bedroom, laundry room, storage room, and bathroom inaccessible to day-care children. LPA observed the kitchen to have safety locks on drawers and cabinets making these areas inaccessible to children in care.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/08/2024
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: MENA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216904
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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Per Applicant, the operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 5:30am - 4:00pm. Applicant states she wants to care for children from 0 to 12 years of age.

LPA observed the FCCH is fully equipped to meet the needs of children in care. LPA observed that the FCCH is clean and orderly. In addition, there is plenty of ventilation for the children in care. LPA did not observe any toxins nor hazards items accessible to children in care.

LPA observed that knives and medication are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and storage room, inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Cleaning compounds were observed in the laundry room was observed to be locked at the time of the inspection making the cleaning compounds inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed child size furniture and material for activities throughout the home in areas that will be accessible to children in care.

LPA and applicant together toured the outdoor play area. LPA observed two (2) small dogs secured at the time of the inspection. There were no bodies of water observed at the time of the inspection. Applicant stated there are no bodies of water at the home. LPA advised the applicant children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area.

LPA observed the exits to be secured. LPA observed there is shading to afford the children in care. In addition, filtered water will be accessible by means of water jug with
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: MENA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216904
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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individual water cups. The play area has age-appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA and applicant discussed active supervision when children are in the outdoor yard.

· 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.

· All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department inspection rights authority.



LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher that was purchased on 03/7/24. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPA observed applicant test a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home at 1:57 PM and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Applicant stated that there are no weapons or ammunition in the home. Applicant stated she does hold a foster family license. First Aid and emergency kits are available.

Applicant is current with immunization required per SB 792. Applicant Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 01/08/25. Applicant’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 01/11/2026. Applicant completed the Preventative Health & Safety on 04/13/23. Applicant completed the Orientation on 02/16/2023.

The applicant 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

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

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: MENA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216904
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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 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).

There are two (2) adults living in the home, which all adults residing in the home have been fingerprint cleared. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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) or (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.

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

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: MENA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216904
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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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.

LPA also informed applicant, 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.

On this date, 03/08/24, 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 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.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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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: MENA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216904
VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024
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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.

Applicant was made aware the responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

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 applicant, Anayelli Mena Lara.

This home meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a Small FCCH license. Effective date of license will be noted as the present, 03/08/2024.

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

DATE: 03/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024
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