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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215694
Report Date: 09/19/2024
Date Signed: 09/19/2024 04:25:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2024 04:25 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA THE KIDS CLUBFACILITY NUMBER:
426215694
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PORSCHE CECILIA RAMIREZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 862-7760
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
09/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:19 PM
MET WITH:Posche Cecelia RamirezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 9/19/2024 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the Ramirez family child care (FCCH) home. The LPA met with Porsche Ramirez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature, scope, and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This is a two (2) bedroom, one (1) bathroom, single-story apartment. Licensee stated that children have access to the living room and bathroom. Meanwhile the kitchen/dining area and backyard patio are in-accessible to and excluded from childcare. At the time of the inspection, 5 children were present. LPA notes two (2) of the children belong to the licensee at the time of inspection.

The home was clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort and safety. Further, the home was void of any hazardous items.

· LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were in the living room and hall of the facility. The smoke detector was checked at 2:14pm and the carbon monoxide detector was tested at 2:15pm and were both functioning at the time of inspection.
· Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the home.
· The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which had a purchase date 6/28/2024. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
· A fire alarm was observed in the main day care room.
· The home maintains working telephone services by way of cell phone.
· Medication in the home is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care.
· Knives and sharps are in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care.
· Cleaning compounds and chemicals are stored in a locked closet in the hallway and inaccessible.
· Toys, furniture, and equipment observed in the home are safe, varied and were age appropriate.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA THE KIDS CLUB
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215694
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024
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· No bodies of water were observed on site. Licensee stated there is a pool in the apartment complex however the licensee stated she does not take the children.

The back patio is not in use as part of the daycare. However, the licensee states she takes the children in care for a five (5) minute walk to a local playground for outdoor recreation. LPA observed a playground directly in front of the home but one of the slides is broken and the ground was littered with animal feces. LPA asked licensee about this, and licensee stated this is the reason for taking a walk to the nicer playground. LPA walked to the playground and found this playground to be well maintained and safe for the children in care.

LPA reviewed children records and were complete. The Licensee records are also current.
· CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 1/27/2026.
· Mandated Reporter Certification which expires on 6/28/2026.
· Lead poisoning certificate dated 12/02/2020.
· Fire drill last conducted 7/19/2024.
· The Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition in the home.

Licensee Porsche Ramirez was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee states she does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA THE KIDS CLUB
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215694
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and
recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to [email protected]. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Porsche Ramirez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile on 9/05/2024 in FAS.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA THE KIDS CLUB
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215694
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2024
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Porsche Ramirez.

A notice of site visit was given to Licensee Porsche Ramirez and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2024
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