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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566217493
Report Date: 11/10/2025
Date Signed: 11/10/2025 01:46:28 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:LITTLE BLUE CRECHE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
566217493
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WARD, DEBRAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:557 E. THOMPSON BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(805) 225-4980
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93001
CAPACITY: 32TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Melissa Bates WilderTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 11/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Deborah Lowe conducted announced pre-licensing inspection at the above-mentioned facility to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. An application was received for a single license childcare facility to provide care for 10 infants age 0-24 months, 12 toddlers age 18 months – 36 months and 14 preschoolers age 2 years – 5 years.

LPA and LPM met with applicant Melissa Bates Wilder and together toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. Facility will operate Monday – Friday 9 am – 5:00pm. The facility will utilize 2 classrooms for infants herein referred to as “Nursery A” and “Nursery B”, 1 toddler classroom and 1 preschool room. Facility has a total of 5 sinks and 3 toilets.

LPA and LPM observed regulation postings placed in a prominent location, and facility will utilize written logs for purposes of signing in and out. 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. Per applicant facility plans to provide snacks to children and filter water available. LPA and LPM observed kitchen in good working order, clean and free of pests.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: LITTLE BLUE CRECHE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217493
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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Infant rooms were observed to be physically separate from space used by children in the childcare center. Storage containers were safe and clean with no rounded edges. LPA and LPM observed the classroom to have ample shade and contains variety of age-appropriate washable toys and equipment that afford the children auditory and tactile stimulation. Infant room flooring has a clean surface and rugs for comfort and to absorb falls. Infant changing tables were observed to have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick, covered with washable vinyl/plastic, raised at least 3 inches thick and within arm’s reach of sink. Currently the applicant has the infant crib area located in the corner of the infant outdoor space. Crib area is an outdoor patio that has a wooden frame with above plastic sheeting with fabric, and sectioned off by use of curtains. At this time it is currently under review. LPA and LPM viewed cribs to meet regulation and LPA reminded the applicant must adhere to Safe Sleep regulations and 15-minute checks at all times. In addition to sinks in classrooms, the bathroom is located off Nursery Room A and was observed to be clean and functioning at the time of the inspection.

Toddler room is located outside in a large circular fixed dome and was observed to contain a variety of toys and activities to meet the needs of the children. All classroom furniture was observed to be in good condition and tables and chairs meet the needs of children. In addition, air conditioning and heat is present for children’s comfort and personal cubby space is available. Child rest on mats and LPA observed sufficient quantity. LPA and LPM reminded applicants must adhere to Safe Sleep regulations for all children up to age 24 months.

Preschool classroom contains furniture and equipment were to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts including a variety of activities for children, comfortable temperature, ample ventilation, and sufficient number of mats. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate, and personal cubby space is available to children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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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: LITTLE BLUE CRECHE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217493
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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LPA and LPM observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children stored elevated and inaccessible to children. LPA and LPM observed first aid kits, fire extinguisher last serviced on 10/2025. Per applicant, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

LPA observed one large outdoor play area. Preschool children utilize the main yard, and a side dry creek “rock” area which is a not a water feature is for their exclusive use. A gate is present to keep preschoolers separate from infants and toddlers. Currently toddlers do not have an exclusive outdoor play area and will submit a request for a waiver to share the infant space. LPA and LPM observed all outdoor play space to provide ample shade, age-appropriate toys and equipment and structures, sandbox free of debris and water available. LPA and LPM observed regulation height fencing to keep children in the outdoor play area. Per applicant, no bodies of water are present on property.

Ventura City Fire Department cleared facility on 10/22/2025

CALCULATIONS
INFANT ROOM: 375.14 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant’s request for 10 infants
TODDLER ROOM: 429.83 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 12 toddlers
PRESCHOOL ROOM: 519.48 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 14 preschoolers.

PRESCHOOL OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: 2239.11 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant’s request for 14 preschoolers.

INFANT OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: 701.51 sq. ft. which will not accommodate applicant’s request for 10 infants.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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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: LITTLE BLUE CRECHE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217493
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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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.

Incidental Medical Services are not offered at this time.

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.

Entrance Checklist was provided to applicant.

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for and removing 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.

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

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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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: LITTLE BLUE CRECHE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217493
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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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/communitycare-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

License pending: Thermometer for refrigerator, Department determination of infant sleeping area, final determination of outdoor waiver request, installation of carbon monoxide detectors.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Melissa Bates Wilder.

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

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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