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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213715
Report Date: 10/29/2019
Date Signed: 10/29/2019 03:22:52 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:VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
426213715
ADMINISTRATOR:VEGA, EVA & ISRAELFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 569-3897
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93101
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/29/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Eva VegaTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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(2)Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melissa Stewart, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with licensee, Eva Vega. The purpose of the inspection was explained. All required forms are posted in a prominent location. At the time of inspection, there were 4 children supervised by one assistant in the detached child care building located in the backyard. LPA observed age appropriate toys, books and furnishings in the indoor activity area. The bathroom used by children was observed to be clean and free of toxins. All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are guns and ammunition secured, locked and inaccessible to children. Fire Extinguisher was purchased on 10/10/19. Combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector was tested and operational. Licensee completes and documents emergency drills. The most recent drill was held on 7/5/19. The backyard is completely fenced. LPA observed swing set with cushioning material, grass, garden, gazebo, playhouse and age appropriate toys. There is a swimming pool with cover which meets regulations. At 1:05pm LPA observed the hot tub cover was not locked. LPA was able to lift and open one side of the hot tub cover. Licensee explained that children are supervised at all times when they are outside and that all children in care are three years old and younger and that they are not able to lift the cover.
Licensee and assistants are CPR and first aid certified through 5/18/21. Licensee did not have required SB 792 immunization documentation at time of inspection. Mandated Reporter Training per AB 1207 was completed by licensee and assistant on 1/23/18. Facility roster was reviewed. Continued on 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
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: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2019
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed and provided Licensee with Safe to Sleep brochure. LPA provided “Effects of Lead Exposure” brochure to be distributed to all families. Licensee was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Type A and Type B deficiencies cited based on LPA observation and interviews conducted in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. A violation regarding accessible bodies of water warrants an immediate civil penalty of $500 and is hereby assessed, see LIC421IM.



An exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee, Eva Vega, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. Licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to each parent/guardian of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Acknowledgement of Receipt LIC 9224 form shall be used for this purpose. LIC 9224 after completed shall be maintained in each child's file. (LIC 9224 was provided to the licensee.) LPA observed Licensee 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: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
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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: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2019
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied
Type A
10/30/2019
Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home- The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: ensure the inaccessibility of pools...hot tubs, spas... through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence.
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This requirement is not met based on LPA's observation of unlocked hot tub cover at 1:05pm. Licensee failed to ensure the inaccessibility of the hot tub during operating hours. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Request Denied
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Civil Penalties- The department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation...Accessible bodies of water, when prohibited in this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

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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: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/29/2019
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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: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/15/2019
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Immunization requirements- a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles.....The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations....maintained by the family day care home.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on licensee's statement that she does not have documentaiton of immunization for herself or her assistant on file at this time. This poses a potential health and safety risk to 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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa K StewartTELEPHONE: (805) 689-6267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/29/2019
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