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SANTAMARIA, OCTAVILALicense 0734085925 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to ensure compliance with AB2866 pool safety requirements. LPA met with Octavila Santamaria. A fingerprint cleared assistant is also present today. Edgar Orantes was not present during the visit. LPA spoke to Edgar Orantes on the telephone. Mr. Orantes stated that he took the day off. LPA reminded Mr. Orantes that he is required to be present in the home during child care hours and temporary absence shall need exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. During the inspection LPA observed a mesh fence which surrounded the pool. The mesh fence has a self closing gate that opens away from the pool. Licensee has a pool alarm, however the alarm was not properly functioning during the visit. Licensee has a rescue pole, however it does not meet the requirements specified in Health and Safety Code 1596.814. Licensee has not began logging daily inspections of the pool as required. LPA observed a life ring that is United States Coast Guard approved. During the inspection LPA observed children napping in a room with the door closed. One of the children in the room was an infant. C1 was drinking a bottle while lying in the play yard. The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC 9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. See 809-D for deficiencies cited today. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report reviewed with Edgar Orantes over the telephone as Octavila Santamaria does not speak English.

Citations

5 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102417(a)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home.The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Edgar Orantes was not present in the home today which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 102425(b)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Infant Safe Sleep. Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 was in the play yard drinking a bottle which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(BType B

    1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements.A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: n addition to the characteristics described in subparagraph (A), at least one of the following:An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Alarm was not functioning properly during visit which is a potential risk to the health and safety od children in care.

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  • 1596.814(a)(2)(B)Type B

    Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use.A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensees has a pole that is adjustable and not a fixed length which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(3)Type B

    Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:licensee does not have a pool inspection log which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 5, 2025 inspection of SANTAMARIA, OCTAVILA?

This was a other inspection of SANTAMARIA, OCTAVILA on June 5, 2025. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTAMARIA, OCTAVILA on June 5, 2025?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Operation of a Family Child Care Home.The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care a..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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