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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216316
Report Date: 08/29/2025
Date Signed: 08/29/2025 11:26:42 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/29/2025 11:26 AM - 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:CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216316
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALEJANDRA CASTANEDA-SILVAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 598-7880
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 8DATE:
08/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Alejandra Castaneda-SilvaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
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On 8/29/25, at 8:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seena Parsapour and Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced annual random inspection visit of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Alejandra Castaneda-Silva, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPAs, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH in its entirety. The home is a 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom single story home. The areas that are accessible for day care children are as follows: living room (main day care room), kitchen & dining area, 1 bathroom, and part of the backyard. The remainder of the home is excluded from childcare services and made inaccessible by way of locked doors, child safety gates, child safe doorknob covers, and metal & wooden fencing of adequate height, with entry/exit points latch-secured, in the backyard. LPAs note that the side yard area contains tools & equipment, and is made inaccessible with a fabric retractable-type child-safe gate. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed eight (8) day care children present, two (2) of whom were infants. Licensee advises that care is currently being provided for children between the ages of 2 months and 11 years old. At the time of the inspection, LPAs also observed the Licensee's husband, daughter, and son, all of whom were cleared and associated.

LPAs observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom, utilized for childcare, is clean and free of toxins. LPAs observed that the lower cabinets in the bathroom contained cleaning supplies, but were locked using child safety latches. LPAs observed family medications stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet, and sharps secured within Tupperware on the kitchen countertop. No children currently require incidental medical services. (CONT. 809-C, Page 2)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2025
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 Cleaning solutions are stored in the cabinets beneath the kitchen sink, which are secured by way of child safety latches, as well as in a tool shed in the backyard, which remains padlocked and inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment throughout the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room, which has a locked cover and is fully obscured by a wooden cabinet furnishing used for child care, situated in front of it. Licensee informed LPAs that the fireplace is not used during daycare hours. LPAs observed no animals present on site, and confirmed that this was the case with the Licensee. LPAs also observed a first aid kit located within a hallway closet.

LPAs observed relevant licensing forms and documents posted prominently at the entryway of the residence. LPAs observed a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, located in the living area and the hallway, respectively, which were tested at 9:13AM and found to be operable. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher (3-A:40-B:C) in the FCCH which was recently serviced on July 21st, 2025. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent disaster drill occurred on 7/18/2025. LPAs reminded the Licensee that disaster drills must be conducted every six months per Department regulations.

As aforementioned, part of the backyard is accessible to children in care. The accessible area is fully enclosed by wooden & metal fencing, with entry/exit points being latch-secured, and the home building. The footing of the backyard area is made up of tiles & concrete pavement. Like the interior of the FCCH, childcare toys, structures, and play equipment observed in the outdoor play area are age appropriate and are in satisfactory condition. LPAs also note that the front yard is occasionally used for daycare purposes, and is fully enclosed by metal & wooden fencing, & latch-secured gates. In the backyard, shade is afforded by a canopy-extension of the home building. LPAs observed no bodies of water on site and confirmed that this was the case with the Licensee. LPAs reminded the Licensee of the importance of direct supervision over children in care and to conduct inspections of the outdoor area prior to letting children outside.

(CONT. 809-C Page 3)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
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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: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2025
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 LPAs reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records, among other relevant licensing documents and forms. The Licensee's records were also reviewed. LPAs found that the Licensee’s CPR/First Aid Training (EMSA approved) was completed on 1/14/2025 (expiring on 1/14/2027) and their Mandated Reporter Training was completed on June 5th, 2024, (expiring on June 5th, 2026). Licensee was reminded that certifications and training must be renewed prior to their expiration. The Licensee informed LPAs that there are no firearms or ammunition that are stored on site. The Licensee does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) or administer medication to children in care. 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 Family Child Care Homes and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPAs 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. The Licensee does currently care for infants that are 24 months and under. LPAs also informed the 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. (CONT. 809-C, Page 4)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
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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: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216316
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2025
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No deficiencies were issued during today’s visit.

During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility when the LPAs completed an RSO profile in FAS on 8/29/25.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Alejandra Castaneda-Silva.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2025
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