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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215281
Report Date: 12/15/2025
Date Signed: 12/15/2025 04:35:24 PM

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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:VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
406215281
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BONNIE LUTHERFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:490 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 528-1671
CITY:LOS OSOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93402
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:12 PM
MET WITH:Bonnie LutherTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elizabeth George and Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow-up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) reported to the Regional Office by Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPAs met with Site Director, Bonnie Luther and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPAs a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 16 children in the care of 3 staff at the time of the inspection.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five (5) years after the date of the first test. If the water testing results indicate that the facility has an ALE, an immediate response shall be required pursuant to section 101704, which may include remediation.

The Regional Office received an ALE for two water outlets within the facility. The Director confirmed that the results for Outlet C, located in the office, are available and emphasized that this outlet is not used for children’s consumption. Outlet E was identified as being located in the “purple” infant classroom; however, this classroom has not been in use since May 30, 2024, and therefore the outlet has not been accessed by children during this time. In response to the ALE, the Director ensured that all classroom water faucets were replaced, thereby addressing potential concerns and reinforcing the facility’s commitment to maintaining safe and compliant conditions for children.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elizabeth George
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/15/2025
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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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: VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215281
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2025
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During this inspection LPAs verified the LEAD retesting was completed at both outlets with results dated 10/27/25. Outlet C retested with results of 2.20 ppb and outlet E retested with a result of 4.5 ppb. Director provided picture of model for replacement water faucets that were installed.

LPAs advised the testing report must be posted and parents/authorized representative informed of the ALE.

LPAs provided a copy via email of PUB 515 and discussed the need for the Center to share this with families, discussed a plan of correction with the director and informed director the Plan of Correction for lead exceedances must include notification of parents and information about what has been done (their current response, such as water fixture put out of use, and bottled water provided) and remediation plans for all water outlets. LPAs informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of licensing report and POC.

LPAs shared the following resources quick references:
Quick references:
· PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers – Frequently Asked Questions
· PIN 21-21.1-CCP - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018

One type B deficiency is being cited today. See attached 809D.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were provided and report was reviewed with the Director, Bonnie Luther.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elizabeth George
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 12/15/2025 04:35 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Elizabeth George On 12/15/2025 at 03:20 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: VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215281

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/19/2025
Section Cited

101700.3(c)

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101700.3 (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at ... an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
CCC conducted water lead testing and two water outlets exceeded the action level exceedance per regulations. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
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Child Care Center has taken the following actions: All faucets in the center have been replaced in the center. Retesting was completed and ppbs levels were within range. Director will send written plan of correction refelcting WD 101704 no later than 12/19/2025.

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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:
Elizabeth George
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/15/2025


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