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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406216162
Report Date: 08/14/2026
Date Signed: 08/14/2026 11:15:22 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2026 11:15 AM - 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:MARIE BAUER EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
406216162
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LAUREN HANDLEYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1626 VINE ST.TELEPHONE:
(805) 769-1800
CITY:PASO ROBLESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93446
CAPACITY: 215TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 215CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Heather WahlbergTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On 8/14/26, at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced case management (licensee-initiated) inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) in order to ensure the health, safety, and personal rights for children in care as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations. LPA met with Director, Heather Wahlberg, and toured the CCC throughout its entirety. Important the note, the CCC is on the grounds of Marie Bauer Early Education Center.

At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed 0 children present due to the ongoing summer break which will conclude following this week. The CCC’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There is a morning cohort of children that are present from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM and an afternoon cohort of children that attend from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM with an extended hour option for some children that finishes at 4:00 PM

The Director, Heather Wahlberg, is requesting to make classrooms 7, 8, and 10 accessible at the facility, all while keeping the total capacity of children the same amount: 215. Important to note, the "backyards" and outdoor playground that correspond with each classroom are also seeking usage and approval. During today's inspection, LPA toured each classroom and yard seeking facility usage. LPA observed each classroom and corresponding play yard to contain age-appropriate toys and equipment. In each classroom, LPA observed classrooms 7 and 8 to possess one bathroom each with two toilets and two sinks. Classroom 10 has two bathrooms possessing 2 toilets and 3 sinks. Each classroom also has a interconnected yard that goes along with it. Significant to note, designated drop off and pick up areas for the added classrooms will occur from just outside of the classrooms. In the classrooms, LPA observed no cleaning solutions, chemicals, sharps, and other items in areas that could pose a danger to children in care. Filtered water will (CONT. LIC 809-D)

Maria Mueller
Matthew Sapien
DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2026
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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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: MARIE BAUER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216162
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026
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be provided via water fountains and water bottles purchased by the CCC. The play yards are made secure by chain linked fencing throughout and the footing is primarily made up of natural grass with some asphalt, concrete pavement, and playground foam. Ample shade is offered by building overhangs and by nearby trees.

A fire safety clearance for capacity for 215 children was granted by the Paso Robles Fire Department on 8/7/26. Measurements of both indoor and outdoor spaces were taken by the LPA throughout the inspection and are deemed sufficient for the current capacity of children cared for. The Director's request to make the following classrooms (7, 8, and 10) accessible to children in care is ultimately successful. Important to note, the following classrooms and corresponding backyards and play yards are now available to children in care: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The facility number for the CCC will remain as present: 406216162.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to the Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Appeal rights were given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Heather Wahlberg.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Sapien
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
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