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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215252
Report Date: 12/03/2024
Date Signed: 12/03/2024 04:55:53 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:VENTURA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
566215252
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VIKTORIIA SHEVKUNOVAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1110 PETIT AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 672-0300
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93004
CAPACITY: 128TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 128CENSUS: 59DATE:
12/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:35 PM
MET WITH:Viktoriia ShevkunovaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 12/03/2024 ,Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Annual/required inspection of the above mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with, Viktoriia Shevkunova Director of the CCC. LPA explained the purpose and nature of the inspection. The preschool program has a toddler component , and operates both programs Monday – Friday 6:30AM to 6:30PM. Currently the facility uses four rooms for child care services. At the time of inspection, LPA observed 11 toddlers along with 59 preschoolers and 9 staff providing care and supervision. The CCC's Director is assisting with the care and supervision of children and toddlers on site.

LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted near the main door entry(License was not posted). A menu is also posted in a visible location. The CCC's children Sign In/Out forms were reviewed by LPA. The forms contained the arrival and departure times of children in care and well as the signatures of the children's authorized representatives. The classrooms of the CCC are clean and orderly. The classrooms have age-appropriate equipment and furnishings available to children in care. The CCC's has multiple carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. LPA could not test Carbon Monoxide and smoke detectors due to the alarms being connected to one system. Director the system was tested and observed functional.



The CCC uses 3 restrooms for children and toddlers. All restrooms are in sanitary condition. However CCC children and toddlers are monitored by CCC staff when using the restrooms. LPA observed a operable refrigerator in the break room. If required, the refrigerator is used for food. Also, Incidental Epipen is stored in the kitchen in a inaccessible area. The CCC provides snacks to children and toddlers twice a day. Lunch is not provided to children in care at this CCC. The CCC also has available filtered drinking water for children inside and outside of the facility. CCCs constructed before 1/1/2020, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before 1/1/2023, and then every 5-years except after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after 7/1/2022, the licensee shall test their water for (Continued on LIC809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: VENTURA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215252
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024
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lead within 180 days of censure 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA did verify the CCC tested the water for lead on 02/21/2020.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and sharps are observed in locations accessible to staff members but inaccessible to children in care.

The CCC outdoor playground areas are enclosed by fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secured. The surfaces of the outdoor playground areas are varied. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment in the play areas. The play equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the outdoor playground areas have adequate cushioning materials to absorb falls. No bodies of water are observed on site.

A sampling of staff and children records were reviewed. The children’s records were complete and found to contain emergency contact information, among other required licensing documentation and forms. Staff records were reviewed. LPA reviewed Mandated Reporter training certifications for staff and found Mandated Reporter Training certification is up to date . Director was reminded to ensure training certification are kept current. Director notes no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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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: VENTURA CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215252
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024
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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers,
as specified in HSC 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. (CONT. LIC809-C)

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for 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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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