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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444413332
Report Date: 05/05/2025
Date Signed: 05/05/2025 04:19:46 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:AVENELL, LINNAEAFACILITY NUMBER:
444413332
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AVENELL, LINNAEAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 476-0964
CITY:SOQUELSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95073
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21CENSUS: 13DATE:
05/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Linnaea AvenellTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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At 1:10PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Assistant Michelle Avenell and informed them that they were here to conduct an unannounced annual RANDOM inspection. Assistant informed LPA that Licensee Linnaea Avenell is picking up children and would be back in about 15 minutes. Licensee arrived with four school aged children and assistant Jonathan at 1:35PM. Licensee left at 2:20PM to pick up an additional 9 school aged children. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 1PM-6PM. Ages served are children 5-8 years old.

Facility: The ON LIMIT AREAS are the playroom, daycare bathroom, and parts of the backyard.
The OFF LIMIT AREAS are all animal pens, parts of the backyard, all bedrooms, all decks, and workshop.
ON and OFF limit areas off the backyard are heavily fenced to separate the different areas.
Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. To access the bathroom, children are escorted through the home 1 on 1. Licensee states that children have supervised and limited interactions with chickens and ducks at the facility. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ISOLATION AREA is the umbrella table in the backyard. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. Children in care spend the majority of their time outdoors. There are multiple play structures with wood chips underneath to absorb falls. Structures include slides, climbing areas, swings, one hammock, and one trampoline. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee understands that any materials that are labeled “Keep out of reach of children” or have similar messaging should be kept out of reach from children in care. Licensee states that there are no firearms in the home. ***Page 1 of 3***
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/05/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: AVENELL, LINNAEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444413332
VISIT DATE: 05/05/2025
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The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced in 12/23, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. LPA reminded that fire extinguishers should be serviced once a year.

Care and Supervision: There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee uses redirection and time out as forms of discipline. LPA reminded that best practice for time outs is one minute per year of age. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. LPA reminded Licensee that they are required to be at the facility for 80% of operating hours per day. Licensee understands how to report unusual incidents/injuries.

Records: The Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 9/2/25. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 4/15/26. Licensee was reminded Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee’s immunization is on file. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months, last drill was on 3/25/25. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed, and a copy was obtained. Licensee carries liability insurance that expires on 9/14/25. Entrance checklist for Family Child Care Home was provided and licensee was reminded of documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area of the facility, which includes the waiver for the trampoline.

LPA reviewed five (5) children files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization records. Documentation verifying each child's enrollment and attendance at kindergarten or elementary school was missing. All children’s records were missing immunization records. LPA advised that verification of school enrollment was will cover the requirement to maintain immunization records for enrolled children. LPA reviewed three (3) staff (S1-S3) files for the following records: Employee rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunization records, and required training. Staff 3 is missing mandated reporter training.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2025
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: AVENELL, LINNAEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444413332
VISIT DATE: 05/05/2025
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

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.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Linnaea Avenell, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 3/17/25.

During today's inspection, 2 Type B deficiencies are issued on attached page 809-D.
  • Staff 3 missing mandated reporter training
  • Documentation verifying each child's enrollment and attendance at kindergarten or elementary school was missing.
Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Luz
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2025
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Created By: Angela Luz On 05/05/2025 at 03:53 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: AVENELL, LINNAEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444413332

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(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 renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, Staff 3 is missing current mandated reporter training. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 3 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/05/2025
Plan of Correction
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By plan of correction due date of 6/5/2025, Licensee will submit current mandated reporter certificate for Staff 3.
Type B
Section Cited
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102421(c)
Child's Records
(c) In any case in which the licensee cares for an additional child pursuant to Section 102416.5(b) for a Small Family Child Care Home or Section 102416.5(d) for a Large Family Child Care Home, the licensee shall maintain, in the child’s record, a copy of documentation verifying the child’s enrollment and attendance at kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, or elementary school as required in Section 102416.5(g).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 5 school aged children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/23/2025
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By plan of correction due date 5/23/25, Licensee will submit documentatino verifying the each school age child's enrollement and attendance at kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, or elementary school.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Belinda Devall
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Angela Luz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/05/2025


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