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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216930
Report Date: 05/21/2025
Date Signed: 06/10/2025 05:07:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/10/2025 05:07 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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216930
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BROWN, MELISSAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 268-8500
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Melissa BrownTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:20 PM
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This report is amended on 6/02/2025 to allow for the canned language reflected on page 4 and 5.
A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez who met with Licensee Melissa Brown. The purpose of inspection is to discuss the incident that occurred on May 19, 2025.

On May 19,2025, child #1 (C1) wandered from the premises of the licensed family childcare home without the licensee’s knowledge. Licensee stated, “I walked into the home to get water for the children. I did a head count and realized C1 was not in the back yard with the other children”. Licensee states her dad (Bill Brown), an adult without criminal record clearance (CRC) was building a fence in the backyard. Licensee stated that she was informed her dad did not need CRC if visiting less then 2 weeks. LPA informed the licensee that all adults whom have contact with Daycare children must have CRC and cleared tuberculosis (See LIC9102).

The fence being built is in the backyard separating part of the yard. Licensee stated she noticed C1 was missing and told S1 to look for C1. Licensee stated the garage door had been left open along with the roll-up door. Licensee stated she looked around in the areas where C1 likes to hang out. Areas where licensee searched for C1 were the bathroom and the living room. Licensee states she scanned the area and could not find C1. Licensee walked to the front of the yard and continued west from the home. Licensee yelled out C1’s name as she looked around the neighborhood walking past two homes. An unidentified neighbor pulled up and asked if licensee was looking for her dog. Licensee replied that she was looking for one of her daycare children. Licensee proceeded to the end of the street. Licensee does not know the time because her phone was left in the backyard when she left to look for C1.
Licensee states she ran to the stop sign at Harp and Ken Ave. "At that point I returned towards home. I
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/21/2025
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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2025
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was about halfway back home when the same neighbor was walking at Ken Ave. and Michael St. An she (neighbor) yelled something along the lines of they or he has her. I could not hear clearly due to the distance; I was on the street. I ran all the way past my neighbor and continued east on Ken Ave. Left on Michael St." C1 was found with 2 officers, a man, and a woman.

Licensee stated she met with the police officers Sergeant Waits #3139 and Officer Winebrenner #4779, an unidentified man, and an unidentified woman with C1 on the corner of Roxy St. and Michael St.

LPA conducted an investigation which included obtaining the police report, interviewing the licensee, S1, interviewing two neighbors, and measuring the area where C1 wandered to. The investigation revealed C1 wandered approximately 573 feet to the corner of Michael St. and Clark St. C1 walked east on Ken Ave. and Michael St., then toward Roxy St., crossing the street at Roxy St. and Michael St. and continuing to the corner of Clark St. And Michael St. As noted on police report.

Sheriff's report 25-5051 states at approximately 1209 hours Officer Winebrenner was on uniformed patrol when he was dispatched to a toddler running into the street near the intersection of East Clark Ave. and Michael St. Officer states that upon arrival two good samaritans assisted in securing C1 prior to arrival. The Police arrived at Clark St. and Michael St.

LPA also observed Licensee Melissa Brown and assistant S1 caring for 7 children. Licensee stated she was caring for the same 7 children on 05/19/2025. LPA toured the home inside and outside and did not observe any items which could pose harm to children.

The following Type A deficiency are cited on the following page in regards to Lack of Supervision. Additionally an LIC9102TA was issued due to adult missing CRC. Adult in question is Licensee's father.

Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report (LIC 9099 and LIC 9099 D).

Licensee has been provided a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/21/2025 05:55 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Joaquin Mendez On 05/21/2025 at 04:49 PM
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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/21/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102417(a)

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102417 (a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home: The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times…. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews which revealed child #1 left the premises of the licensed
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family child care home without the licensee’s knowledge. Licensee stated she did a head count at 11:59Am and realized C1 was missing from the day care. C1 wandered approximately 573 feet to Michael St, then toward Clark Ave.Two officers arrived at Clark Ave. And Michael St. & met with witness #1, witness #2 & C1. The police observed C1 out supervision of licensee/or assistant.
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This Poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care. An immediate civil penalty assessed $500.00 for failure to Supervise a children appropriately.

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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.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Joaquin Mendez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/21/2025


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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: BROWN FCC AKA EDUCARE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216930
VISIT DATE: 05/21/2025
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Licensee stated she was providing care to 7 children on the day of the incident.

Refer to LIC 859 Confidential Names list for children in attendance.

A Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensee provided Appeal Rights (LIC. 9058). This report must be filed in facility file and made available for public review for 3 years. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Melissa Brown.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2025
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