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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 401710768
Report Date: 11/21/2024
Date Signed: 11/21/2024 12:44:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2024 12:44 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:	UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	401710768
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LIZ RICHARDSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1515 FREDERICKS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(805) 549-0332
CITY:	SAN LUIS OBISPO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93405
CAPACITY: 100	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 95	CENSUS: 65	DATE:	11/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Liz Richardson		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 11/21/24, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shane Loftus and Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection of the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Liz Richardson, Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The center operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses six classrooms for child care. There is a Toddler Option at the CCC. LPAs observed 65 children on site during the inspection along with 15 teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.

Required Licensing forms and documents are observed posted at the office of the CCC. Sign In/Out forms were reviewed and found to be completed appropriately with children's arrival and departure times as well as the signature of parents/ authorized representatives. The classrooms of the CCC are clean and organized. The classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. The CCC has carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. A carbon monoxide detector in Room 8 was tested at 9:35 AM and found to be operable. The attached bathroom in each classroom is observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPAs observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's office. The CCC provides snacks for children in care while lunches are provided by parents. In each classroom, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps and medications are secured in elevated cabinets and inaccessible to children. There is available drinking water for children both inside the classroom and outside in the play area.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Shane Loftus On 11/21/2024 at 12:02 PM

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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
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 401710768
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 teachers did not have current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/05/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Maria Mueller

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Shane Loftus

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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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: UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 401710768
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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The CCC has multiple outdoor playground areas. Each playground is enclosed by chain linked fencing. The fences' entry/exit gates are secured. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment in each of the play areas. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the playground areas have adequate cushioning materials to absorb falls and an abundance of shade created by trees, building overhangs and shade covers. No bodies of water were observed on site. Waste receptacles with tight fitting covers were observed throughout the CCC.

A sampling of staff and children records were reviewed. The children’s records were complete and found to contain emergency contact information, immunization records and parents contact information, amongst other required licensing documents. At 11:00 am, LPAs notes that Mandated Reporter Training is not current for two teachers present at the time of inspection. The remaining documents were found to be current. Director informed LPAs no firearm or ammunition is stored on the premises.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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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: UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 401710768
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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A Type B Deficiency is being cited based on LPA's observation/interviews/record reviews pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (refer to LIC 809-D). Director is provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Liz Richardson.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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