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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216677
Report Date: 08/24/2023
Date Signed: 08/24/2023 03:57:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2023 03:57 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:MORE MESA CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426216677
ADMINISTRATOR:TAUNDRA PITCHFORDFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4575 AUHAY DRIVETELEPHONE:
(805) 705-8240
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93110
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 18CENSUS: DATE:
08/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:31 PM
MET WITH:Taundra PitchfordTIME COMPLETED:
04:11 PM
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On August 24, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with owner Taundra Pitchford and advised her of the purpose for the inspection. The center is located on St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the rooms to be used for infant children are rooms 1 and 2. LPA was provided a tour of the indoor and outdoor activity spaces.

No bodies of water were present at the time of the inspection. The facility plans to operate Monday- Friday 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM. Owner state AM/PM snacks and lunch will be provided. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and in working condition. LPA reminded applicant that buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 must test their drinking water within 180 days of licensure. Applicant states the facility will be using an outside source to provide drinking water for children in care. LPA observed water fountains to be tapped off preventing children from having access. LPA advised applicant to submit a written statement attesting to the CCC not using any water outlets used for food prep or drinking water AND a marked-up Facility Map (LIC 999) to identify ALL outlets located at the CCC.

LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate toys and learning material throughout the facility. No hazards/toxins were observed to be accessible to the children in care. LPA observed first aid kits throughout the facility. The facility has a total of 2 children's stalls and 2 sinks readily available for children to use. LPA also observed changing tables to be within arms reach of a sink. Sleeping mats were observed to be readily available. Owner was reminded that a crib or portable-crib meeting safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib.

The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and has sufficient age-appropriate toys and play structures. Shade and an ample amount of space is provided.

A fire clearance was granted by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on 8/15/23.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: MORE MESA CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216677
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023
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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA provided owner a pictorial ratio fact sheet.

Based on indoor/outdoor square footage, stalls and sinks available, the center meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements for 18 infants. License will be effective today, 08/24/2023 for total capacity of 18 infants.

A notice of site visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Taundra Pitchford.
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023
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