Facility-requested visit·January 2, 2024

On January 2, 2024, @ 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Inspection for the purpose of performing a Case Management - Change of Capacity inspection. LPA met with Michelle Vieyra, Licensee and Angel Meraz, licensee's husband. LPA explained the nature/purpose of the inspection. During this inspection, LPA and Licensee together toured the 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 3 children in care at of the time of the inspection. LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on April 26, 2023. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. The combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 1:00 pm and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no guns or ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. CONTINUES ON LIC 809C The licensee Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until December 24, 2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until June 26, 2025. The licensee, 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 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). 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. 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. On November 15, 2023, the Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH\342\200\231s 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 December 7, 2023. The home meets Title 22 of CCR provisional requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today January 2, 2024. LPA provided the Licensee a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) to be posted.