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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566214107
Report Date: 01/06/2025
Date Signed: 01/06/2025 03:01:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/06/2025 03:01 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:CDR/OJAI TOPA TOPA HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
566214107
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
SUZANNE GODINEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:905 1/2 PLEASANT AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 646-4244
CITY:OJAISTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93023
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 12DATE:
01/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:01 PM
MET WITH:Bonnie PattonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:12 PM
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On 1/6/2025 ,Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Annual Required 3 year inspection of the above mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Bonnie Patton, site supervisor of the CCC. LPA explained the purpose and nature of the inspection. The preschool program operates Monday – Friday 8AM to 2PM.LPA observed 12 children along with 2 staff providing care and supervision. The CCC's Site Supervisor is assisting with the care and supervision of children.

LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted near the main door entry. A menu is also posted in a visible location. The CCC's children Sign In/Out forms(electronic) were reviewed by LPA. The forms contained the arrival and departure times of children in care and well as the signatures of the children's authorized representatives. The classroom of the CCC is clean and orderly. The classrooms have age-appropriate equipment and furnishings available to children in care. The CCC's has multiple carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. LPA could not test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors due to the alarms being connected to one system. Site Supervisor stated, the alarms are tested twice a year.



The CCC uses two restrooms for children. All restrooms are in sanitary condition. However CCC children are monitored by CCC staff when using the restrooms. LPA observed a operable refrigerator in the classroom. If required, the refrigerator is used for food. The CCC provides breakfasts, lunch and snack through out the day. The CCC also has available filtered drinking water for children inside and outside of the facility. CCCs constructed before 1/1/20, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before 1/1/23, and then every 5-years except after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after 7/1/22, the licensee shall test their water for (Continued on LIC809-C)
Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 218-0429
German NegreteTELEPHONE: 805-315-8362
DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/06/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: CDR/OJAI TOPA TOPA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214107
VISIT DATE: 01/06/2025
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lead within 180 days of censure 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. LPA could not verified lead testing was conducted by the CCC, in the appropriate time frame as outlined in Title 22.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and sharps are observed in locations accessible to staff members but accessible to children in care.

The CCC outdoor playground areas are enclosed by fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secured. The surfaces of the outdoor playground areas are varied. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment in the play areas. The play equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the outdoor playground areas have adequate cushioning materials to absorb falls. No bodies of water are observed on site.

A sampling of staff and children records were reviewed. The children’s records were complete and found to have emergency contact information. Staff records were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA reviewed Mandated Reporter training certifications for staff and found Mandated Reporter Training certification is up to date . Site Supervisor was reminded to ensure training certification are kept current. Site Supervisor notes no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers,
as specified in HSC 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. (CONT. LIC809-C)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 218-0429
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German NegreteTELEPHONE: 805-315-8362
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
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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: CDR/OJAI TOPA TOPA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214107
VISIT DATE: 01/06/2025
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site supervisor 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.

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.

No citation were issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with site supervisor.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 218-0429
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German NegreteTELEPHONE: 805-315-8362
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2025
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