Director, applicant, and LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. Director stated parents and authorized representatives will utilize Playground App for the purposes of signing in and out. LPA observed required postings placed in a prominent location. The facility utilizes 3 classrooms and 1 “main room” for the purposes of care and supervision designated as rooms #1, #2, #3. There are 4 toilets, 1 urinal and 5 sinks available for children’s use.

The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary, and LPAs advised applicant the facility must be maintained in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. The facility will offer AM and PM snack for children and menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. LPAs observed kitchen to be clean, free of rodents, and equipment functioning at the time of the inspection. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. At the time of the inspection, all toxins, cleaning supplies, poisons were rendered inaccessible to children by locked cabinets. Carbon monoxide detector present and functioning at the time of the inspection, and fire extinguisher was last serviced 08/02/2024 and first aid kits available. Per director, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

Santa Barbara County Fire Department cleared facility on 08/13/2024.

The outdoor area consists of one large yard. LPAs observed play yard to be enclosed by regulation fencing and contains age-appropriate play structure with slide, soft padding to absorb falls, sandbox free of debris, ample shade, equipment, and water fountain. 2 sheds are present outdoors which house toxins, cleaning supplies and yard equipment and LPAs observed both sheds to be rendered inaccessible by locks. No bodies are present on property.

Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.

Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

Applicant and director were 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

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The total facility indoor capacity measures 1,680.95 square feet which can accommodate applicants request for 48 preschool children.

The total outdoor facility capacity measures square 5,728.36 feet which can accommodate applicants request for 48 preschool children.

License pending Preventative Health Care with Lead Certificate for director Sarah Moore.

Exit interview conducted with applicant Erin Metcalf. Copy of report and appeal rights provided.