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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216606
Report Date: 08/15/2023
Date Signed: 08/15/2023 09:39:04 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/10/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Maryrose Breault
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20230810115904
FACILITY NAME:BREWER FCCHFACILITY NUMBER:
426216606
ADMINISTRATOR:SARAH BREWERFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 200-7499
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93105
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
08/15/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:33 AM
MET WITH:Sarah BrewerTIME COMPLETED:
09:47 AM
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INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On August 15th 2023 at 8:33AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the alleged operation of an unlicensed family daycare operation. Upon arrival LPA met with Thadeus Brewer, husband of provider who identified himself. Provider Sarah Brewer arrived at door and did indicate that she is providing care for children. There were seven (7) children present during this inspection. Provider stated she has been providing care pending recent location change. Provider is currently licensed by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) license number #426214212 since 2013.

Provider stated due to an emergency at previous location, family had to move immediately to a new home. Provider did alert CCLD and was in communication regarding the change of location; however due to necessity had to continue care at new home. LPA reviewed roster of children in care during the inspection, and LPA confirmed both she and her husband and fingerprint cleared. Department determine provider is in violation of Section 1596.80 of the Health & Safety Code which prohibits operation of a childcare facility in this state without a license therefore, the complaint allegation of unlicensed care being provided is Substantiated.
Provider previously applied for a Family Childcare Home (FCCH) at this location and Santa Barbra City Fire Department cleared this home for licensure on 7/23/2023.
LPA informed provider that continued operation of the family childcare home poses an immediate risk to children in care as it has not been thoroughly inspected by CCLD to determine that a safe, sanitary and a non-hazardous environment is accorded to all children in care. LPA informed provider she must cease operation of providing non-exempt care and supervision to children. Provider was informed that if they do not cease operation and do not apply for and receive a license; failure to comply will result in the assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $200.00 per day. A Notice of Violation of the law letter (LIC195) was issued to provider. Prelicensing inspection date of this FCCH has been scheduled.

Exit interview conducted with provider and copy of report given.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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