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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215728
Report Date: 01/15/2025
Date Signed: 01/15/2025 01:29:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/15/2025 01:29 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:	LITTLE SPROUTS DAY CARE, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	406215728
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARY KATHERINE GILBERT		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1603 SYDNEY STREET		TELEPHONE:	(805) 439-2276
CITY:	SAN LUIS OBISPO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93401
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	01/15/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:50 AM
MET WITH:	Catherine Palmer		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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On 1/15/25, at 11:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Required 3 - Year inspection of the Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Catherine Palmer, Director of Operations (DO) of the CCC. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the DO, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The CCC is a combination infant center with a toddler option. LPA observed 29 children on site with eight teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.

Licensing required documents and notices are posted on the wall of the CCC near the entry. The CCC uses three classrooms (one infant and two toddler) and four infant napping rooms. A fixed book shelving unit serves as a partition between the toddler and infant classroom. LPA observed twenty cribs available for use. CCC also uses cots for older children with levels of varied mobility. Changing tables are observed throughout the site in arm's length of sinks. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors through the CCC. A carbon monoxide detector in the main infant/toddler room was tested at 12:15 PM and found to be operable. The CCC uses the Bright Wheel application for Sign In/Out. The system contains the arrival and departure times of children in care. Sharps, medications, and cleaning compounds are stored in the kitchen, which is inaccessible to children in care.

LPA observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's staff room. The refrigerator contains labeled liquids and food for children in care. Children in care bring snacks and lunches from home. Bottled water is provided to children in care and the CCC does not use on site water sources for consumption or the washing of foods.

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. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

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: LITTLE SPROUTS DAY CARE, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 406215728
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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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).

The CCC's outdoor play area is enclosed by a combination of wooden, cider block and wrought iron fencing. Entry/exit gates are secure. The footing in the area is varied. Toys and equipment in the area are age appropriate. LPA reminds DO to remove toys and play equipment in the outdoor area which begins to degrade or are not in good repair. LPA observed ample shade in the area (i.e. shade covering and trees). The outdoor play area is partitioned to create play areas for the toddlers and infant populations. No bodies of water are observed on site. LPA observed rabbits in the outdoor area which are contained to cages.

LPA reviewed the records of children and staff. Staff members have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates (ESMA approved) as well as current Mandated Reporter training certificates. LPA observed current immunization records and emergency contact information for children in care. LPA reviewed Individual needs and service plans as well as electronic entries noting children's sleep logged in intervals of 15 minutes.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 years of age working in the CCC including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an or additional resource. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

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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: LITTLE SPROUTS DAY CARE, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 406215728
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025

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LPA also informed Facility Representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Facility Representative 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 deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Catherine Palmer.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025

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