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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 421703040
Report Date: 03/28/2022
Date Signed: 03/28/2022 02:14:27 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/20/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Austin Rios
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20220120153736
FACILITY NAME:MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
421703040
ADMINISTRATOR:ANNIE R. FISCHERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:591 SANTA ROSA LNTELEPHONE:
(805) 969-3288
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93108
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 23DATE:
03/28/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:39 PM
MET WITH:Anne FischerTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Ratio-Facility does not meet teacher-child ratios
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On March 28, 2022 at 1:39 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios and (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPA met with Director Annie Fischer and explained the nature and the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 23 children in care at the time of the inspection. The department obtained allegations that facility does not meet teacher-child ratios.

Interviews were conducted with staff and parents of children in care. After conducting interviews, it was determined that on multiple days the facility was out of ratio by three to four children which causes a potential health and safety risk. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging, ‘the facility does not meet teacher-child ratios”, and based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20220120153736
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 421703040
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2022
NARRATIVE
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Exit interview was conducted with director. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) was posted. The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
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Control Number 17-CC-20220120153736
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 421703040
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/28/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
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101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance
This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Licensee willl provide a written statement of how the facility will ensure that they stay in ratio by 4/18/2022 and submit to LPA via email austin.rios@dss.ca.gov or text to (805) 635-4725
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During interviews, it was determined that on mutliple days facility was out of ratio by three to four children.

This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care
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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: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/20/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Austin Rios
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20220120153736

FACILITY NAME:MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
421703040
ADMINISTRATOR:ANNIE R. FISCHERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:591 SANTA ROSA LNTELEPHONE:
(805) 969-3288
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93108
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 23DATE:
03/28/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:39 PM
MET WITH:Anine FischerTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Personal Rights-Staff did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On March 28, 2022 at 1:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios and (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPA met with Director Annie Fischer and explained the nature and the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 23 children in care at the time of the inspection. The department obtained allegations that Staff did not provide appropriate supervsiion to children in care.
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Interviews were conducted with staff and parents of children in care. Parents indicated they were satisfied with the care and supervision. Based on LPA interviews and observations the above allegations are Unsubstantiated. Although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the above allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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