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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426217786
Report Date: 03/19/2026
Date Signed: 03/19/2026 03:09:32 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:GUADALUPE EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426217786
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARI ORTEGA-GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:375 ARROYO SECO ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 343-2114
CITY:GUADALUPESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93434
CAPACITY: 72TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/19/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Mari Ortega GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:25 PM
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On 03/19/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Rosie Breault and Elizabeth George conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above-mentioned facility. An application was received for relocation of facility #426216718. Facility is requesting 72 children ages 2.5 – 5 years and plans to operate half day program Monday – Friday 8:25am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Facility is on the grounds Guadalupe Union School District Early Learning Center Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program.

LPAs met with applicant Mari Ortega-Garcia and together toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. LPAs observed regulation postings present and parents / authorized representatives utilize written logs for purposes of signing in and out. LPAs reminded applicant of regulation that the person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. Facility is equipped with a room to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, with space for cot/mat, separate toilet, and sink, affords easy supervision, and not located in or near food or general toilet area. Facility maintains a total of 6 sinks and 3 toilets available for children. Preschool children have dedicated bathrooms and do not share with TK students. Per applicant facility plans to provide breakfast and lunch to children via food delivery program and water available.

Preschoolers will utilize rooms B1 and B3 and at the time of the inspection, floors and surfaces of rooms were deemed appropriate and clean. LPAs observed personal storage space (cubbies) and access to water.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/19/2026
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: GUADALUPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217786
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2026
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LPAs observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children stored locked below the sink and the "Bobkitten Bistro", inaccessible to children. When medications are on site, applicant stated that they will be in the administration health office. LPAs observed first aid kits and fire extinguisher last serviced on 02/2026. Per applicant, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

Guadalupe Fire Department cleared facility on 03/04/2026.

LPAs observed one outdoor play yard and space is not physically separate from use of TK children. LPAs observed enclosed fencing at least 4 feet in height to keep children in the outdoor play area. LPAs observed age – appropriate equipment and structures, soft padding to absorb falls. Per applicant, no bodies of water are present on property and LPAs did not view any. Applicant will submit a request for a waiver to share outdoor play space.

Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility both indoor and outdoor must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Preschool Measurements:
Total preschool indoor space measures 1369.35sq. ft. which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 72 preschoolers.
Total preschool outdoor space measures 33990.72sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant’s request for 72 preschoolers.

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. For childcare 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).
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
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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: GUADALUPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217786
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2026
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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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 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.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
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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: GUADALUPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217786
VISIT DATE: 03/19/2026
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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Outdoor must provide ample shade for children, carbon monoxide detectors installed, and LPA review of current indoor play equipment and toys at current licensed facility.

A license for 39 children will be granted upon final review.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Mari Ortega-Garcia, copy to be provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/19/2026
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