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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216022
Report Date: 07/22/2021
Date Signed: 07/22/2021 10:48:59 AM

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:HOWARD CARDEN SCH. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
426216022
ADMINISTRATOR:ROBARGE, MONICAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5050 EL CARRO LANETELEPHONE:
(805) 745-8448
CITY:CARPINTERIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93013
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/22/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Rebecca RobargeTIME COMPLETED:
11:05 AM
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On 07/22/2021, at 9:25 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Jill Laxo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. Director Monica Robarge and Rebecca Purdy was contacted and asked Pre-Screening COVID-19 questions prior to LPA's arrival. Responses to the questions suggest no COVID-19 exposure on site. Rebecca Purdy will be the new director beginning with the new school year. The school year begins August 30, 2021. The center was toured inside and out. The school is on summer break, no teachers or children were present. LPA advised director to notify the Department for school closures or submit request for inactive status.

Two classrooms will be used for the preschool. Classrooms were in safe and sanitary condition and free of hazards and adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment was in good condition. Bathrooms were in safe and sanitary operating condition.

Disinfectants and cleaning supplies are located in adult locked bathroom which is inaccessible to children. Filtered drinking water is readily available both indoors and out. Playground is completely fenced with equipment in safe condition including cushioning material and was free of hazards. There were no bodies of water. Director stated there are no guns nor ammunition on the premises.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jill M Hazelhofer-LaxoTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
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: HOWARD CARDEN SCH. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216022
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2021
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Personnel records were viewed and contained documents for education, AB 1207, medical health screening, employee rights, Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires 11/30/2021, and criminal background clearance.

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

LPA discussed COVID-19 guidance and best practices. Director was reminded that it is their responsibility to know the regulations for the facility, which can be accessed at www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA discussed with director PIN 20-01 Lead Testing requirements.


No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection.

Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jill M Hazelhofer-LaxoTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
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