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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213109
Report Date: 01/06/2023
Date Signed: 01/06/2023 11:19:37 AM


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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:RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
426213109
ADMINISTRATOR:MARICELA QUINTEROSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2130 MISSION RIDGE RD.TELEPHONE:
(805) 569-1811
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93103
CAPACITY:19CENSUS: 23DATE:
01/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Joanna JimenezTIME COMPLETED:
11:28 AM
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On January 6th, 2023, at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Rosie Breault and Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. In addition, licensee submitted documentation for a change of capacity. As such, the change of capacity request will be addressed during the inspection. LPA met with assistant head of school Andrea Torchin, and lead teacher Joeana Jimenez and advised the purpose of the inspection. Ms. Torchin authorized Ms. Jimenez to provide the tour of the facility inside and out with LPAs. The center operates from Monday – Friday 7:45AM – 3:00PM. There were twenty-three (23) children in care at the time of the inspection, and four (4) teachers.

LPAs observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall at the entrance of the center and the menu for the month of January 2023. Center uses written sheets for sign in and out purposes. Last fire/disaster drill was conducted on December 2nd, 2022. LPAs observed the facility has a sufficient number of restrooms, toilets and urinals and sinks available for the children, which are functioning and clean. The facility is currently utilizing one classroom for care and supervision. The classroom has age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children in care and offers ample ventilation. LPA observed first aid kits available for use in classroom. Children use their own water bottles which are labeled with their names. Center also provides filtered water stations. LPAs observed all cleaning compounds, disinfectants, sharps, and tools to be inaccessible to children and / or locked in a cabinet. Center provides one snack and kitchen is clean, free of rodents, and refrigerator is functioning properly.

The outdoor area has an ample amount of space for children to play with appropriate toys, sinks, filtered water and shaded areas. No bodies of water are present. No firearms or weapons are located on campus.

Incident Medical Services are not being provided at this time.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose BreaultTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/06/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213109
VISIT DATE: 01/06/2023
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A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed children's files to be complete and current. LPA observed staff files to be complete and current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Teachers meet the required qualifications. Teacher present has current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certificates that are valid until 10/17/2023. Teachers present have current Mandated Reporter certificates that are valid until 10/04/2024.

The facility has initiated a request for change of capacity to increase the number of preschool children that can be served by adding an adjoined existing space. A fire clearance inspection was conducted by the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on 8/4/2022, which allows for a total capacity of 25 children.

The change of capacity is GRANTED with effective date as of 1/6/2023.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation interpretations and procedures for Child Care Centers sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated plan of operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. the follow 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Ms. Jimenez

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose BreaultTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2023
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