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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426214456
Report Date: 06/02/2023
Date Signed: 06/02/2023 11:37:23 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/02/2023 11:37 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	47	CENSUS: 35	DATE:	06/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Devon Robles		TIME COMPLETED:	11:51 AM

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	On June 2, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year and an increase of capacity inspection (licensee is requesting a capacity of 57). LPA met with director Devon Robles and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA with a tour of the facility inside and outside. At the time of the inspection there were 35 children and 8 adults. The center operates Mon-Fri 7:45 am- 5:15 pm. Facility does not provide snacks or lunches children are required to bring meals from home. Director states the center uses an app called HiMama for sign-in/sign-out. LPA observed the app and verified all children present were checked-in today. LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall at the entrance of the facility. Last fire drill was conducted on 5/23/2023. The center currently uses 3 rooms for care and plan on adding a fourth room on the second floor to increase the capacity. A fire clearance was granted by the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on 4/21/2023. Each of the classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children in care. LPA observed enough restrooms available for children to use. LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children. The outdoor playground is shaded and has an ample amount of space for children to play. LPA observed the playground has age-appropriate toys and structures available for children to use. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed 5 out of 5 children's files to be complete and current. LPA observed all staff files to be complete and current. CPR is current with an expiration date of 4/2024. Staff mandated reporter certification are all current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George Mingle	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez	TELEPHONE: 805-689-4212
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2023

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
	VISIT DATE: 06/02/2023

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA observed medications stored out of reach from children. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

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.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

No deficiencies were cited.

Center is licensed for 56 children effective today, June 2, 2023.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Devon Robles.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George Mingle	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez	TELEPHONE: 805-689-4212
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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