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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426217517
Report Date: 08/14/2026
Date Signed: 08/14/2026 05:43:27 PM

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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:CASA DEI BAMBINIFACILITY NUMBER:
426217517
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELISSA MONGEFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:607 E. PLAZA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(805) 862-4857
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY: 53TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 53CENSUS: 16DATE:
08/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:31 PM
MET WITH:Melissa MongeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:58 PM
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On August 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones and Elizabeth George arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection of the above referenced Child Care Center (CCC). The CCC is a combination Infant and Preschool program. LPAs met with Director Melissa Monge and discussed the purpose of the inspection. The center operates from 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed sixteen (16) children present with seven (7) staff providing care and supervision.

LPAs toured the physical plant inside and outside and observed required licensing documentation posted prominently in a publicly accessible area. The CCC operates two infant classrooms and one preschool classroom as listed in the facility sketch. The classrooms were clean and organized with adequate spacing and ventilation. Floors were observed to be clean. LPAs note there is a physical separation of the infant crib/napping space. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and furnishings throughout the CCC. The combination of toys provides visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation. LPAs observed changing stations in sanitary condition in proximity to a hand-washing station each infant classroom. The center’s restrooms were adequate in number and were observed to be sanitary and free of hazards. Staff only area is located on the second level of the building and contains a staff restroom. A carbon monoxide detector was tested at 3:37 PM and found to be functional. LPAs observed a refrigerator for storage of children's food. Drinking water from containers is available for refilling children’s personal water bottles. Per Director, no firearms or ammunition are stored on CCC site and smoking is prohibited. LPAs note a section of the preschool classroom has been gated and removed from the licensed area, resulting in a reduction of square footage that affects licensed capacity. Additionally, LPAs note that the facility is operating under a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) issued by the City of Santa Maria on 06/17/2026, valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.

CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C

Ana Tolentino
Bill-Brian Billones
DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2026
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: CASA DEI BAMBINI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217517
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026
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A dedicated yard space is available for each age-component. LPAs observed the outdoor play spaces and notes the outdoor play equipment to be in good condition. There is adequate shade for the children. Play structures and similar equipment have adequate cushioning to absorb falls. No bodies of water were observed.

A sample of children’s and staff records were reviewed. The infant needs and services/feeding plans were verified, and one child’s file was not updated quarterly per regulation. Two children’s files had immunization records that were not transferred to the PM286 (blue card). LPAs reviewed the children’s roster to be complete. Required training for staff is complete for the sample of records reviewed. LPAs notes one staff member present had a valid first aid/CPR certificate on record. LPAs reminded Director it is their responsibility to ensure children and staff files are maintained. Last fire drill was conducted on 06/25/2026. The center utilizes paper sign-in and out sheets for parents, which were verified. Staff present are associated and cleared to the Guardian facility report.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPAs referred Licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information).

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES. Last lead testing report dated 06/19/2026.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
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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: CASA DEI BAMBINI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217517
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026
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LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

In areas evaluated, no deficiencies are being cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Melissa Monga.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2026
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