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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216627
Report Date: 07/27/2026
Date Signed: 07/27/2026 04:31:15 PM

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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:CASA DEI BAMBINIFACILITY NUMBER:
426216627
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ELIZABETH DAWSONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3910 CONSTELLATION RD. STE 101TELEPHONE:
(805) 998-0805
CITY:LOMPOCSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93436
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Elizabeth DawsonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:34 PM
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On July 27, 2026 an Informal Conference meeting was conducted at the Santa Barbara Regional Child Care Office via Teams virtual meeting. Present at the meeting was Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Fung, Licensing Program Managers (LPMs) Susana Martinez, and Ana Tolentino, and Regional Manager (RM) Adriana Hernandez, Licensee Elizabeth Dawson, Program Director Michelle Holm, and Licensee’s Attorney Ryan Keever. The purpose of this informal meeting was to review and discuss previous deficiencies issued in regards to staff qualifications, personal rights, ratio/capacity and care and supervision of children in a licensed facility.

The following events were discussed:

On April 17, 2026, a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection it a type B deficiency was cited under Title 22 CCR 101161- Limitations on Capacity (a) A Licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

On April 17, 2026, a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection a type B deficiency was cited under Title 22 CCR 101212- Reporting Requirements (d)(1)(C) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department…. Events reported shall include the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.

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Susana Martinez
Brian Fung
DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/27/2026
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: CASA DEI BAMBINI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216627
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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On April 17, 2026 a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection a Type A deficiency was cited under Title 22 CCR 101223- Personal Rights (a)(3) The Licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

On April 17, 2026 a complaint investigation inspection was conducted. During the inspection a Type B deficiency was cited under Title 22 CCR 101427- Infant Care Food Service (c) The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan. An infant was fed food that the child was allergic to.

On March 26, 2026 a complaint inspection was conducted. During inspection, a type B was cited under Title 22 CCR 101430- Infant Care Activities (a)(1(E) The infant care center shall develop, maintain and implement a written plan to ensure the provision of indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet the needs of infants, including but not limited to: Individual attention. LPAs observed at various inspections at least 8 preschool children to be enrolled and actively attending the infant center after they have turned 24 months of age.

On March 14, 2024 a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection a Type B deficiency was issued under Title 22 CCR 101216.1- Teacher Qualification and Duties (c)(1) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. LPAs spoke to staff present at the time of arrival and were informed that S3, S4 did not have 12 post-secondary units.

On March 14, 2024, a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection a Type B deficiency was issued under Title 22 CCR 101215.1- Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. When LPAs arrived at 2:00PM Site Supervisor was not present and there was not a fully qualified teacher present to act as a substitute site supervisor. Site Supervisor arrived at 2:51PM

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brian Fung
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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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: CASA DEI BAMBINI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216627
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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On March 14, 2024, a case management inspection was conducted. During the inspection a Type B deficiency was issued under Title 22 CCR 101416.5- Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. At time of the inspection S3 and S4 were caring for 4 infants, however neither were a fully qualified teacher.

In response to these discussions, Licensee has agreed to the following:

- Licensee will ensure children are provided with a safe and healthy environment.


- Licensee agrees to be referred to the Technical Support Program (TSP).
- Licensee will be placed on a compliance plan with increased unannounced inspections to the facility for the next 2 years ending on July 27, 2028.
- Licensee is to adhere to strict compliance with all Title 22 regulations.
- Licensee and center staff has been advised to watch Child Care Videos from the CCLD website on the following topic: Food Service Requirements for Child Care Centers: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/food-service-requirements-for-child-care-centers/
- Licensee and center staff has been advised to watch Child Care Videos from the CCLD website on the following topic: Teacher-to-Child Rations in Child Care Centers: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/teacher-child-ratios-in-child-care-centers/
- Licensee and center staff has been advised to watch Child Care Videos from the CCLD website on the following topic: Children’s Personal Rights in Child Care: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/
- Licensee and center staff has been advised to watch Child Care Videos from the CCLD website on the following topic: Child Care Reporting Requirements: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/child-care-reporting-requirements/
-Per licensee, training has been provided for all staff for deficiencies discussed. LPA Brian Fung has received plan of corrections.

Licensee was informed that training videos are available on the Community Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was provided with the Technical Support Program (TSP) brochure and information.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brian Fung
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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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: CASA DEI BAMBINI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216627
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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Licensee was provided with the website for training courses that might be beneficial (copy of available courses was provided to Licensee). http://www.smarthorizons.org/childcare/purchase/courses/California

Today, July 27, 2026, Licensee was informed any further repeats of the above deficiencies may result in a Non-Compliance Conference and possible referral to the Legal Division for possible Administrative Action.

Furthermore, Licensee understands that any repeats of the above deficiencies within a 12-month period will result in the issuance of civil penalties.

Upon receipt of this report, provide copies of this licensing report to each parent/guardian of enrolled children and to parents/guardians of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. Acknowledgement of Receipt LIC 9224 form shall be used for this purpose. LIC 9224 after completed shall be maintained in each child's file. (LIC 9224 was provided to Licensee).

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided and report was reviewed with the licensee Elizabeth Dawson.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susana Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brian Fung
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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