Follow-up·June 25, 2025

On 06/25/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Case Management - Change of Capacity inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Meleena Arevalo and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the Licensee and 2 assistants providing care and supervision to 7 children present in the home. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the FCCH. LPA notes that during the inspection there was ongoing construction in the backyard of the FCCH. Licensee stated they called the Regional Office to inform the Department of the construction. LPA requested an updated construction plan detailing the work being done and a timeline of work when completed. During the inspection, LPA observed a bottle of cleaning solution on the kitchen counter in proximity to prepared food and personal care products on a shelf in the living room accessible to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee that all cleaning compounds and chemicals should be out of reach of children. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (3A40BC) that did not have a service ticket or proof of purchase receipt. LPA reminded Licensee the responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certificate which was completed 05/05/2025. LPA notes one assistant who provides care to children did not have Mandated Reporter Training. LPA reviewed Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was completed 03/06/2025. LPA observed the home to have a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home, which was tested at 9:12 AM and found to be operable. LPA reviewed the Children\342\200\231s Roster and observed one child (C1) that was present, but not listed. LPA notes FCCH did not have a file or sleep logs for C1. Continued on 809-C 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 05/22/2025. The Change of Capacity (Large FCCH License) is pending Licensing Program Manager approval. During today\342\200\231s inspection, three Type B deficiencies were cited and can be found the attached 809-Ds. Two technical violation was also issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were provided, and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Meleena Arevalo.