Facility-requested visit·November 18, 2021

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site. On 11/18/21, at 9:22 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection of the above referenced Family Child Care Home (FCCH) for a change of capacity. LPA met with Maribel Ambrose, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature/purpose of the inspection. During this inspection, LPA and Licensee together toured the an interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA observed the FCCH's interior and exterior to be free of hazardous materials and/or toxins at the time of the visit, which would pose a danger to the children in care. LPA observed 2 children in care at the time of the inspection. LPA reviewed the Licensee’s First Aid/ CPR certification which expires on 11/08/2023. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 2/11/2021. LPA reviewed the Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate, which was completed on 10/14/2021. On 10/20/2021, the Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH’s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Santa Maria Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on 11/04/2021. CONTINUES ON LIC 809C LPA observed that COVID-19 documents were posted. LPA reviewed with Licensee the Safe Sleep Regulation (PIN 20-24-CCP-SP). LPA provided a Handout for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training provided on line at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes which can be accessed on-line at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing The inspection visit was conducted in Spanish and report was translated in Spanish by LPA Jimenez The home meets Title 22 Division 12 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today November 18, 2021. LPA provided the Licensee a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) to be posted. THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED IN FACILITY FILE AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR 3 YEARS.