Facility-requested visit·July 2, 2025

On 07/02/2025, at 12:18 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones made an unannounced case management inspection regarding the licensee’s request for a change of capacity from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. LPA met with Licensee, Josefa Bocanegra and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, along with Licensee, was given a tour of the inside and outside of the home. Licensee was caring for eight (8) children at the time of the inspection. Licensee’s child and an assistant were also present. This facility contains three (3) bedrooms, four (4) bathrooms, and one (1) office space in a single story home. Licensee is utilizing the home’s one (1) bedroom, game room, a hallway bathroom, and part of the backyard. The remainder of the home is excluded from care. LPA observed a gate that makes the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age-appropriate toys available indoors and outdoors. The home is equipped with age-appropriate furnishings and has appropriate ventilation to afford for child care services. The backyard is surrounded by cinder block fencing and a wooden latched gate used for entrance. LPA observed two locked storage sheds in the backyard. LPA observed a pond inside the home that is made inaccessible by regulation fencing and a locked latch. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certificate is current with an expiration date of 12/28/2025 and Mandated Reporter training expires on 11/20/2025. A regulation fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/12/2025. LPA observed a dual carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that was tested and found to be operable at 1:40 PM. Fire clearance was granted for a capacity of 14 by the Santa Maria Fire Department on 06/20/2025. Continued on 809-C The Licensee provided proof of control of property. The home meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a Large Family Child Care Home. Effective date of license is today, 07/02/2025. Once licensed, the applicant is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Josefa Bocanegra.