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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426206243
Report Date: 02/19/2020
Date Signed: 02/19/2020 02:21:39 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:CAC - MERIDAN CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426206243
ADMINISTRATOR:NOHEMY ESTRADA'FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1720 S. DEPOTTELEPHONE:
(805) 739-0660
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: DATE:
02/19/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Annual ContinuationUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Nohemy EstradaTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 2/19/20 at 1:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melissa Stewart, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Nohemy Estrada. The purpose of the inspection was explained and the center was toured inside and outside. The preschool operates two sessions: 8am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday. All required forms, including monthly menu, are posted in a prominent location. LPA counted 15 children seated for lunch at two tables with one teacher at each table. The number of children signed in by parents corresponded with the number of children present. The classroom was clean, organized and free of toxins. LPA observed indoor activity centers containing books, puzzles, manipulatives, blocks, arts and crafts and dramatic play materials. The center conducts monthly emergency and disaster drills. An earthquake drill and fire drill were held on 2/11/20.

The center has multiple first aid kits and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Site Supervisor reported that there are no firearms, ammunition or bodies of water at the center. There is a pool for residents of the housing complex which is appropriately fenced and inaccessible to children in care. The restrooms used by children were observed to be clean. The outdoor activity area contains age appropriate activity centers which included: art, blocks, reading area, grass, shade, bike path, and dramatic play area. Drinking water is available inside via drinking fountain and outside via water dispenser and disposable cups.

Cont. on 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: CAC - MERIDAN CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426206243
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2020
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At 1:30pm children's records were reviewed for medical assessment and contact information for parent/authorized representative. The files reviewed were found complete. At 1:55pm, LPA reviewed staff files. Site Supervisor has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires on 8/13/21. All three staff present today have completed AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training and have met immunization requirements per SB 792.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed and provided Licensee with a copy of “Safe to Sleep" brochure in Spanish. Site Supervisor reported that the “Effects of Lead Exposure” brochure is distributed to all families at time of enrollment. Site Supervisor was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.



In areas evaluated, no deficiencies cited.

LPA observed Director post the Notice of Site visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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