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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216678
Report Date: 01/09/2025
Date Signed: 01/09/2025 11:39:13 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/09/2025 11:39 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:LA PATERA PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
426216678
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ABBY VASQUEZ, KIMBERLY BRUFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:555 N. LA PATERA LANETELEPHONE:
(805) 681-1280
CITY:GOLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93117
CAPACITY: 48TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48CENSUS: 16DATE:
01/09/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Stephanie WilliamsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:53 AM
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On January 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Susana Martinez and Bill Billones conducted an unannounced case management- incident inspection. LPA's met with Stephanie Williams to discuss an incident that was self-reported to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) office by phone on 12/10/24. Lead teacher provided LPA's with a tour of the facility inside and outside. At the time of inspection there were 16 children present in care of 4 staff. The center currently uses two rooms for care which are located on the La Patera Elementary School campus.

On the morning of 12/09/24, the classroom teacher found three small mouse droppings and a mouse. The room was thoroughly cleaned and searched. No further droppings or rodents were found. Staff took the children outside and used the outdoor spaces for the day while the school custodial team disinfected and deep cleaned inside the room.

LPA's interviewed lead teacher who states rooms are checked every morning. Teacher disclosed that just this morning rodent droppings were found inside room 24. Teacher stated the custodian found a small rodent inside room 24 last night (01/08/25). While touring inside room 24, LPA's observed several gaps on the floor. LPA's observed several small rodent droppings inside the room (near sink and near cabinets) as well as strong odor. Room 25 was also inspected, LPA's did not observe rodent droppings or urine odor.

Based on record review this is not the first incident of rodent problems. On 04/03/24 the Department issued a deficiency regarding the same matter. The center submitted a plan of correction which included keeping a rodent log, custodian daily log, and daily room readiness log. LPA asked Lead Teacher for a copy of logs, Teacher indicated she did not have the logs.

Based on LPA's observations, interviews and record review a Type B deficiency under California Code of Regulations, Section 101238 (a)(1), is being cited on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page).
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025
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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LA PATERA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216678
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025
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LPA's discussed the severity of the rodent problem and provided information regarding viruses caused by rodent urine, droppings and nesting materials. LPA's referred facility to reference the center for disease control (CDC) regarding hantavirus which is a serious virus caused by rodents and/or their droppings.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with lead teacher Stephanie Williams.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2025
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Created By: Susana Martinez On 01/09/2025 at 10:49 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: LA PATERA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216678

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/23/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(1)

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Buildings and Grounds101238(a)The child care center shall be clean, safe...at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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The facility is to submitt updates in regards to odd odors, mice, mice droppings. The preschool will submit copies of the cleaning check list logs once a month to the Department. Additionally the facility needs to submit a plan to correct the ongoing issue.
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility has ongoing rodent problems which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2025


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