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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426206807
Report Date: 08/14/2019
Date Signed: 08/14/2019 12:40:53 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:ST. VINCENT'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426206807
ADMINISTRATOR:SUSANA DEL TOROFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4200 CALLE REAL,4225/4233TELEPHONE:
(805) 683-6381
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93110
CAPACITY:44CENSUS: 31DATE:
08/14/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Susana Del ToroTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruth Gull and Eric Lin made an unannounced CASE MANAGEMENT inspection to the center. Met with Susana Del Toro, Director regarding an incident that was self reported on 07/31/19. LPAs interviewed Director; toured the center and observed the area where the incident occurred; and obtained copies of pertinent documents.
The incident occurred on 07/30/19 at approximately 4:30pm on the playground. Teacher #1 was with 11 children who were lined up preparing to go inside. Child #1 hit and pushed Child #2. Teacher #1 instructed Child #1 to stop and Teacher #1 attempted to hold Child #1's hand and walk Child #1 away from Child #2. Child #1 continued to try and hit Child #2 and pulled Teacher #1 causing her to almost fall. Teacher #1 then grabbed Child #1's right upper arm in order to better control Child #1's actions. Child #1's parent then arrived to pick up Child #1 and observed Teacher #1 grab Child #1's right upper arm. Child #1's parent reported the incident to Director Del Toro. Child #1 and Child #2 did not have any apparent injuries. Teacher #1 left on 07/31/19 for a scheduled vacation (through 08/09/19). Teacher #1 returned to work on 08/12/19 and was placed on suspension until 08/16/19. Teacher #1, Director and another teacher are scheduled to complete a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training in September 2019 (other teachers will also receive the training in future months). Teacher #1 will also complete Mandated Reporter re-training. On 07/31/19, Director Del Toro met with all teachers and reviewed children's personal rights.


Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Civil Penalties were assessed in the amount of $250.00 as the same Personal Rights violation was cited on 10/30/18.
Exit interview conducted. Today's reports were reviewed and issued. The Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
The LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit) was posted during today's visit.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruth GullTELEPHONE: (805) 895-4073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2019
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: ST. VINCENT'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426206807
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/14/2019
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)
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101223(a)(1) Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Review of incident report and Teacher #1's records; and interview with Director reveal that
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Licensee suspended Teacher #1 on 08/12/19 (after Teacher #1 returned from vacation 07/31/19 - 8/09/19). Teacher #1 will return to work on 08/16/19 and will be scheduled to complete a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training in September 2019. Teacher #1 will also complete Mandated Reporter re-training. POC cleared during visit.
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on 07/30/19, Teacher #1 grabbed Child #1's right upper arm (because Child #1 was trying to hit Child #2 again). Child #1 and Child #2 did not have any apparent injuries. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
Repeat Violaiton Immediate Civil Penalty Assessed $250.00.
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Director will submit copies of training (once completed) to LPA
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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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruth GullTELEPHONE: (805) 895-4073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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