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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 401710768
Report Date: 05/15/2026
Date Signed: 05/15/2026 02:25:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/15/2026 02:25 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:UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
401710768
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LIZ RICHARDSONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1515 FREDERICKS STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 549-0332
CITY:SAN LUIS OBISPOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93405
CAPACITY: 100TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 100CENSUS: 26DATE:
05/15/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:05 PM
MET WITH:Liz RichardsonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:41 PM
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On May 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) to follow up on the height requirement for the fenced outdoor play area. LPAs met with Director Liz Richardson and informed them of the purpose of the inspection. LPAs observed 26 children present under the care and supervision of 8 staff members.

LPAs were given a tour of the facility. LPAs observed the outdoor play area is fully enclosed and measured the height of the perimeter fence. During the inspection, LPAs noted that the chain-link fence continues to not meet the required regulation height of four feet, as specified in Title 22.

Additionally, LPAs note 3 of the Director’s own school-age children were present and using the preschool playground upon LPAs arrival at the CCC. LPAs informed director of operating a child care center within the terms and limitations stated license.

Based on the information gathered during today’s inspection, 1 Type B deficiency is being cited under Title 22 California Code of Regulations 101238.2(g), which can be found on the attached LIC 809-D. A technical violation was issued for Title 22 California Code of Regulations 101161(a).

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the
main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and report was reviewed with Director Liz Richardson.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/15/2026 02:25 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Bill-Brian Billones On 05/15/2026 at 02:04 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 401710768

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/29/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(g)

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101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space
(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director will be given two weeks to correct deficiency and/or send a new construction plan of action to correct fence height. Director to submit plan of correction to LPA's Department email provided no later than 5/29/26.
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Based on LPAs observation and measurement of the fencing height, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal risks to children in care.
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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.
Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Bill-Brian Billones
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026


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