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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406217338
Report Date: 05/19/2026
Date Signed: 05/19/2026 11:50:58 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/19/2026 11:50 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:DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
406217338
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VARALAKSHMI DURAIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1089 BADEN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 480-7405
CITY:GROVER BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93433
CAPACITY: 50TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50CENSUS: 27DATE:
05/19/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Elizabeth DeloryTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:06 PM
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On May 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones, Izak Diaz and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiencies Inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). Upon arrival, LPAs met with staff member #1 (S1) and informed them of the purpose of the inspection. LPAs observed 27 children present with 3 staff providing care and supervision. At 10:35 AM, Director Elizabeth Delory arrived at the facility to meet with the LPAs.

LPAs toured the center inside and outside. Upon arrival, LPAs observed the children in the outdoor play area with the 3 staff members. During the inspection, LPAs observed multiple cobwebs on an outdoor play structure (blue play structure). Additionally, LPAs observed a bucket filled with water accessible to children in care. LPAs note the children were moved to their respective classrooms.

LPAs observed the Sunshine Classroom, which was led by staff member #1 (S1). LPAs observed a pair of adult scissors on the table within children's reach.

LPAs observed the Rainbow Classroom, which was led by staff members #2 and #3 (S2 and S3). LPAs observed an open face heater, which was not screened and accessible to children in care. Staff stated the heater is utilized and in working order. LPAs observed an accessible staff area where there was a paper trimmer on a shelf within children's reach. The staff area also led to an unlocked staff restroom at the time of inspection. LPAs observed the staff restroom with an unlocked lower sink cabinet, which contained a bottle of disinfectant accessible to children in care.

Continued on LIC 809-C.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2026
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: DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217338
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026
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During the inspection, LPAs were informed the CCC's director was recently hired. LPAs requested a directorship packet.

In areas evaluated, 1 type B deficiency is being cited under Title 22 California Code of Regulations 101238(g), which can be found on the attached LIC 809-D. Additionally, 4 technical advisories have been issued.

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 Elizabeth Delory.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/19/2026 11:50 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Bill-Brian Billones On 05/19/2026 at 10:40 AM
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: DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217338

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/29/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)

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101238 Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
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Director will ensure items that could pose a danger to children in care are stored where they are inaccessible to children. Director will submit photo proof of potentially dangerous items secured in inaccessible areas to LPA Elizabeth George via email at elizabeth.george@dss.ca.gov no later than 5/29/2026.
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs observation of a bucket filled with water, disinfectant, a pair of adult scissors, and paper trimmer all of which were accessible to children, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk 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: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/19/2026


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