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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566212346
Report Date: 05/15/2026
Date Signed: 05/15/2026 05:19:35 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:TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER SVFACILITY NUMBER:
566212346
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VALERIE LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1080 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE WESTTELEPHONE:
(805) 582-0562
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93065
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 5DATE:
05/15/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
04:01 PM
MET WITH:Vivian BennettTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 5/15/2026, at 4:01 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seena Parsapour conducted an unannounced Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance inspection to follow-up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) which was brought to the attention of the LPA during the annual/required inspection completed at this Child Care Center (CCC) on today’s date. LPA met with Director Vivian Bennett and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director, toured the CCC. LPA observed seven (7) infants under the care & supervision of two (2) staff members during the inspection (cleared & associated).

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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 five (5) years after the date of the first test. If the water testing results indicate that the facility has an ALE, an immediate response shall be required pursuant to section 101700.3, which may include remediation.

During record review of the most recent lead testing completed at the CCC, LPA determined that one (1) interior faucet – “Pre-K 2 Island, Interior, Faucet” – reflected an ALE of 5.53 parts-per-billion, which exceeds the 5-ppb action level. During a tour of the CCC and interview with Director, LPA observed and was informed by Director that the aforementioned fixture is the faucet located inside a classroom that is currently not in use by the CCC. LPA advised Director that the classroom must remain inaccessible to staff and children at all times, and LPA observed Director keeping the classroom locked at both of the two (2) entrances – one leading to the classroom from indoors, and one leading to the classroom from outdoors. LPA also observed Director print & affix a sign to the faucet indicating that the faucet is out-of-order. During discussion with Director, Director informed LPA that filtered water is solely used for drinking & food preparation at the CCC, and is shipped to the CCC the form of Arrowhead water jugs. (Cont. 809-C, Page 2)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
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: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER SV
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212346
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
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 Director informed LPA that none of the faucets or drinking fountains at the CCC are used by or for children in care. Director informed LPA that parents are advised to give water bottles for their own children to be used while in care, and also that disposable cups are used to administer water to children in care from the aforementioned Arrowhead water jugs shipped to the CCC.

During today’s inspection, LPA toured the entire facility and observed the faucet in question. LPA observed that the affected fixture was inside of a locked classroom (“Pre-K 2”) which is not in use by the CCC, and had an “out-of-service” sign taped to the faucet.

As mentioned, Director stated they have not been using the water fountains nor the faucets because the children bring their own refillable water bottle and the CCC ships in filtered water for the use of children in care.

LPA advised that testing report must be posted and parents/authorized representatives must be informed of the ALE.

LPA provided a copy of the PUB 515 to Director and discussed the need for the Center to share this with families.

LPA discussed a plan of correction with the director and informed director the Plan of Correction for lead exceedances must include notification to parents and information about what has been done to ensure the protection of the health & safety of children in care (i.e. the water fixture has been placed out-of-service, and filtered drinking water is being shipped to the CCC) and remediation plans for all water outlets. Director stated that they have done and are considering the following actions.

· Notify all parents and staff that one (1) faucet has exceeded the allowable limit for lead

· CCC uses only bottled water for drinking, bottle refilling, and any food preparation purposes for children inside and outside classroom(s)

(Cont. 809-C, Page 3)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
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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: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER SV
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212346
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
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 LPA informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of licensing report and Plan of Correction.

Furthermore, LPA shared the following resource with Director:

Quick references:

· PIN 21-21.1-CCP - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018

During today’s inspection, one (1) type B deficiency is being cited. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Vivian Bennett. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted prominently for thirty (30) days or a $100 civil penalty may apply.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
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Created By: Seena Parsapour On 05/15/2026 at 04:26 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: TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER SV
FACILITY NUMBER: 566212346

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/25/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3(b)(1)

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101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
(b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater ... the Action Level.
(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb ... shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.

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This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. LPA observed the fixture located inside a classroom that is locked & not in use by the CCC. LPA also observed on-site correction as an "out-of-order" sign was affixed to the affected
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
Based on record review and interview with Director, the CCC did not comply with the regulation cited above in that one (1) water faucet exceeded the Action Level Exceedance per regulations.
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faucet. Director shall notify parents of children enrolled and shall continue providing bottled water to children in care. Director shall submit a written plan of correction no later than 5/25/2026.

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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:
Seena Parsapour
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026


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