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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216660
Report Date: 07/26/2023
Date Signed: 07/26/2023 12:12:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2023 12:12 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:STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426216660
ADMINISTRATOR:JACQUELINE MCDONOUGHFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:421 EAST COTA STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 682-9585
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93105
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 9DATE:
07/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:46 AM
MET WITH:Jacqueline McDonoughTIME COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On July 26th, 2023, at 10:46am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Director Jacqueline McDonough and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. This facility was granted and Emergency Approval to Operate on June 30th, 2023, and at the time of the inspection there were nine children (9) and four (4) staff present. The facility operates Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm offering full day services.

LPA observed the required licensing documents mounted on the wall at the entrance of the facility including daily schedule. The facility uses written logs for the purposes of signing in and out in tandem with ChildPlus App for staff. The facility utilizes two (2) rooms for infant care, one (1) playroom and one (1) nap room, divided and gated with lock. LPA observed age appropriated toys, equipment, and soft furnishings, ventilation, and individual cubbies for children in care. Food service area is separated from play and nap room, and at the time of the inspection, was clean, gated and secured. LPA observed four (4) cribs, with soft padding, washable surface which are disinfected daily, and individual tight fitted sheets stored separately and washed weekly. Director states they maintain two (2) back up cribs. Facility also maintains mats for rest. LPA observed two (2) indoor changing tables with sinks within arms reach, and facility maintains trash bins with tight fitting lids. LPA observed all toxins, poisons, combustibles, tools, and sharps that would pose a danger to children rendered inaccessible, and first aid kits are available. Facility maintains an area to isolate children should they become ill throughout the day. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 4/11/2023. Per director, no firearms are ammunition are on the property.

CONTINUED ON LIC809C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
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: STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216660
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2023
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The facility has one (1) outdoor recreation yard which is gated into two play areas. LPA observed outdoor changing table and sink. LPA observed ample shade, soft cushioning, a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment to meet the needs of the children. No bodies of water are present.

LPA reviewed with director the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed information capacity, ratios, and safe sleep requirements. Director was made aware that it is the facility's responsibility to know the current regulations for a Child Care Center which can be accessed on-line at www.cdss.ca.gov.

Santa Barbara City Fire Department cleared facility on June 29th, 2023, for capacity of twenty-four (24) children.

This facility meets the Title 22 Division 12 of a Child Care Center with capacity of (twenty-four) 24 children effective today July 26th, 2023.

Emergency Approval to Operate is terminated as of today July 26th, 2023.

THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
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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