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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426214456
Report Date: 08/28/2019
Date Signed: 08/28/2019 03:43:30 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:	GARDEN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	426214456
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALAN R. STROUT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	305 EAST ANAPAMU STREET		TELEPHONE:	(805) 451-5487
CITY:	SANTA BARBARA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93101
CAPACITY:	32	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	08/28/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Heidi Casper		TIME COMPLETED:	03:55 PM

NARRATIVE
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	(1)Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruth Gull and Christian Patterson made an unannounced visit for the purposes of an RANDOM ANNUAL INSPECTION and an INCREASE IN CAPACITY (licensee is requesting a capacity of 47.) LPAs met with director Heidi Casper and explained the purpose of the visit. The center is located on the premises of First United Methodist Church. The center operates Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The facility was toured inside and outside. The 2 classrooms and nap room downstairs and the new classroom upstairs have age appropriate equipment/furnishings and toys. There is a bathroom inside one of the classrooms and a hall bathroom for the day care downstairs. Upstairs, there is a bathroom located in the hallway with two toilets and one sink with an additional sink located in the classroom. LPAs measured the new classroom and nap room. LPAs did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs reviewed the snack menu (children bring their own lunch) and the parent sign in/sign out sheets. LPAs observed that the outdoor play structure has sufficient cushioning. A sampling of staff and children's records were inspected. It was noted that teacher #1, who was hired in February 2017, did not have a physicians report. Heidi and at least two teachers present have current First Aid/ CPR certificates valid until at least 03/2020. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Fire clearance was approved on 07/16/19 for 47 children. Indoor square footage exceeds the requirement for 47 children. Outdoor square footage exceeds the requirement for 47 children. Five toilets and five sinks are available which exceeds the requirement for 47 children. Center is licensed for 47 children, effective today. Continued on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruth Gull	TELEPHONE: (805) 895-4073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

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: GARDEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2019

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 09/13/2019 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101217(a)11-Personnel Records The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidenced by
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	review of teacher #1s records and interview with director reveals that teacher 1 record (who was hired in February 2017) did not have a health screening. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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 Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruth Gull	TELEPHONE: (805) 895-4073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

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: GARDEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2019

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Ms.Casper was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the Child Care Center regulations which can be accessed online at www.ccld.ca.gov. LPA reviewed the new Mandated Reporter Training requirements with Ms. Casper. LPAs reviewed and provided Director with Effects of Lead Exposure pamphlet which needs to be provided to all current and future parents.

Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited.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 LIC9213 (Notice of Site Visit) was posted during the visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruth Gull	TELEPHONE: (805) 895-4073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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