561700773-2-5-2025-17-CC-VDIZ-DDLRRU-20250205121543

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561700773
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 12:15:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2025 12:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	561700773
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JENNIFER SORENSSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1049 WESTLAKE BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(805) 497-7064
CITY:	WESTLAKE VILLAGE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91361
CAPACITY: 68	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:20 AM
MET WITH:	Jennifer Sorensson		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

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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 02/05/25 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Diaz conducted an unannounced Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met with director Jennifer Sorensson and advised them of the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 22 children in care at the time of the inspection along with 6 staff. Center operates M-F 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the walls throughout the facility. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/16/24 and earthquake drill on 1/20/25. Each of the classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furniture 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. First Aid kits were observed in each classroom throughout the facility. Currently the facility uses an App called Brightwheel for parent sign-in/sign-out, communication with parents for any upcoming events, menus, calendar, pictures, news letter, and children's progress throughout the day. Facility provides morning and afternoon snacks. Lunch is brought from home. The outdoor playground is shaded and has a good 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 children's files to be complete and current. Staff mandated reporter certification are all current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Continued on 809-C

Susana Martinez	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
Veronica Diaz	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 561700773
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susana Martinez	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 561700773
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Jennifer Sorensson.
No deficiencies were cited.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susana Martinez	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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