426210481-3-21-2024-17-CC-GGOZ-D3KUWY-20240321155732

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426210481
Report Date: 03/21/2024
Date Signed: 03/21/2024 03:57:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/21/2024 03:57 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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME:	HIGGINS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426210481
ADMINISTRATOR:	FRANCINE HIGGINS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 689-9349
CITY:	SANTA BARBARA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93109
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	03/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:40 PM
MET WITH:	Francine Higgins		TIME COMPLETED:	04:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On March 21, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Francine Higgins and informed them the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection there were 8 children present. LPA observed the indoor area to be clean and organized. LPA observed the indoor area have sufficient space and ventilation for children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys and furnishing in the interior of the FCCH. LPA observed the play room to be enclosed making the remainder of the home inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed knives to be stored in an elevated area beyond the reach of children in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaning compounds to be stored in a locked cabinet in the bathroom. LPA observed the bathroom that is used for children to be clean and free of toxins. LPA reminded Licensee that personal care items should be inaccessible to children in care. Licensee informed LPA that there are no fire arms in the home. LPA observed required licensing forms to be posted in a prominent area in the play room. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the FCCH. LPA did no test the detectors due to it being nap time, however Licensee stated that they last tested it in December. LPA observed a fire extinguisher that was purchased 3/21/24. LPA reminded Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA observed the backyard to be completely enclosed. LPA observed toys,furniture and equipment for for children of various ages. LPA observed plenty of shading and space for children in care. LPA observed the exit way to be secured with a lock. LPA observed a small pond that is completely enclosed and inaccessible to children in care. CONTINUED PAGE 2

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2024

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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: HIGGINS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426210481
	VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024

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A sampling of children records was reviewed and found to be complete. LPA observed Sleep Logs to be complete and current as well. Licensees Pediatric CPR/First aid was completed 5/25/23 (expires 5/25/25).LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to maintain current certifications and training.

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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

LPA 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. LPA also informed 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2024

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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
CENTRAL COAST-CHILD, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: HIGGINS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426210481
	VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024

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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Francine Higgins.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Tolentino	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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