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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566216985
Report Date: 10/23/2024
Date Signed: 10/23/2024 04:12:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/23/2024 04:12 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:HOWISON FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566216985
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 6TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Sarah HowisonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:09 PM
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On 10/23/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Case management Licensee initiated, change of capacity inspection. LPA met with Licensee Sarah Howison. LPA informed License the nature the purpose of inspection. LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. There were 5 children in care at the time of the inspection. There is one adult living in the home with fingerprint clearance.

Licensee requested a Large family childcare license. The home is a two story home which consists of two bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room/dining room, kitchen, garage and outdoor patio area that is fenced. The areas used for day-care are as followed: living room/dinning room, downstairs bathroom and kitchen. The off-limits areas consist of bedrooms #1 & #2, two upstairs bathrooms, garage and staircase. LPA observed child proof gates making the upstairs bedrooms #1 & #2, garage inaccessible to day-care children. The downstairs bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed home has age-appropriate chairs, tables, equipment, toys and other materials for childcare activities. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/23/2024
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: HOWISON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216985
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024
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 In addition, there is plenty of ventilation for the children in care. LPA did not observe any toxins accessible to children in care. The kitchen knives are inaccessible due to a child safety barrier making these items inaccessible to children in care. No hazardous items were observed to be accessible to children in the home. Medication is stored in the down stairs cabinet(elevated 5 feet). Cleaning compounds were observed in the garage making these items inaccessible to children in care. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated no guns or ammunition is the home.

LPA observed a fire extinguisher (2-A-10-BC) in the home which was purchased 05/10/2024 . LPA reminded Licensee of the responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the home and smoke detector was observed in the home and tested on 10/23/2024 at 1:09PM.

LPA record review revealed Licensee is current with immunization required by SB792. Mandated Reporter training was completed and valid until 05/09/2026. Pediatric CPR/First Aid (EMSA approved) training was completed 05/06/2024 and expires 05/06/2026. Licensee completed Preventative Health Training on 05/09/2024, and the CCLD Orientation on 05/01/2024. LPA reminded Licensee of obligation to maintain current training and certifications. The Licensee rents and provided control of property/lease. Control of property was reviewed by the department . Fire clearance was granted on 10/07/2024.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
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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: HOWISON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216985
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024
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Licensee was informed baby walkers, jumpers, bouncers, saucer chairs, or any similar article are not permitted on the premises during day care hours.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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, 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) 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 and provided copies to Licensee of forms listed in LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the Licensee. Continues on LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
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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: HOWISON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216985
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024
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Licensee 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.

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.

The home does not meet the requirements for a Large Family Child Care License, in accordance with Tittle 22 regulations California Code of Regulations.

The following needs to be submitted to CCLD :

1. Employment records(verifying Licensee was once employed as a teacher or as a administrator at a licensed child care center) will be submitted to the department.

2. The patio and kitchen needs to be cleaned and orderly, and Licensee will submit photographs of patio and kitchen to CCLD

Once the aforementioned documents/photos are submitted to CCLD, the Large License will be pending Manager review/approval.

Exit interview conducted and inspection report was reviewed with the Licensee.

A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
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