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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216210
Report Date: 07/26/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 03:19:39 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 03:19 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117



FACILITY NAME:CATHEDRAL OAKS CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426216210
ADMINISTRATOR:TAUNDRA PITCHFORDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4974 CATHEDRAL OAKS ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 967-8013
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93111
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 39DATE:
07/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:57 PM
MET WITH:Taundra PitchfordTIME COMPLETED:
03:31 PM
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On July 26th, 2023 at 12:57pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Director Taundra Pitchford and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm. At the time of the inspection there were thirty-nine (39) children, and seven (7) staff present. Facility previously submitted a request for increase of capacity which will be reflected in this report.

LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall at the entrance of the facility. Parents use Brightwheel App for signing in and out purposes. The facility is currently utilizing eight (8) classrooms for care and supervision as well as one (1) outdoor art studio. Each of the classrooms have ample ventilation, age-appropriate toys, and furniture readily accessible for children in care. LPA observed a variety of activities to meet the needs of children including quiet and active play. Children nap on cots and their individual bedding is stored separately. Children bring their own water bottles and facility also provides filter water for use. LPA observed all cleaning compounds, disinfectants, sharps, combustibles, and tools to be elevated and inaccessible to children. LPA observed the facility has a sufficient number of restrooms and sinks available for the children, which were functioning and clean at the time of the inspection. Facility provides morning and afternoon snack, and LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, free of rodents, and appliances in working order. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on April 1st, 2023, and last emergency drill was conducted on 4/5/2023. First aid kits are available. Per director, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

LPA observed the outdoor area play area to have ample amount of space for children to play with appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed ample shade, soft padding to absorb falls, and sandbox free of debris. No bodies of water are present.

CONTINUED ON LIC809C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose BreaultTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: CATHEDRAL OAKS CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216210
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Children’s records were found to be complete; teachers have required qualifications. Teacher present has Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate which expires 12/2024 and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires 12/19/2024. LPAs verified SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis Requirements.

Incident Medical Services are currently being provided. LPA observed (two) inaccessible boxes containing labeled medication for child(ren) with unaltered labels.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation interpretations and procedures for Child Care Centers sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated plan of operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. the follow 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

Licensee applied for a change of capacity to add one (1) additional classroom. Santa Barbara County Fire Department conducted an inspection on 7/19/2023 and cleared facility for a capacity of seventy (70) children. Capacity increases effective today 7/26/2023.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Technical assistance was provided.

Exit interview conducted, report reviewed, and copy provided to director.

THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose BreaultTELEPHONE: (805) 635-5097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2023
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